Variation fees for children's social care services
Updated 18 March 2025
Applies to England
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Variation fees may apply if a provider wishes to makes changes after Ofsted has granted registration. We normally charge a major fee, but in some cases this will be a minor fee. We charge a minor fee when:
- the number of places is reduced in children鈥檚 homes or residential family centres
- a children鈥檚 home reduces the range of existing needs (categories) of children cared for
- a voluntary adoption agency or adoption support agency reduces the types of services provided.
You can read guidance about making changes to your conditions of registration.
Variation fees for children鈥檚 social care services
| Establishment or agency | Major fee | Minor fee |
|---|---|---|
| Children鈥檚 home with 3 or fewer places (1 child = 1 place) | 拢910 | 拢279 |
| Children鈥檚 home with 4 or more places (1 child = 1 place) | 拢910 | 拢279 |
| Children鈥檚 home (multi-building) (1 child = 1 place) | 拢910 | 拢279 |
| Residential family centre with 3 or fewer places (1 family = 1 place) | 拢910 | 拢231 |
| Residential family centre with 4 or more places (1 family = 1 place) | 拢910 | 拢231 |
| Independent fostering agency | 拢910 | 拢279 |
| Voluntary adoption agency with 7 or fewer full-time equivalent staff | 拢821 | 拢193 |
| Voluntary adoption agency with 8 or more full-time equivalent staff | 拢910 | 拢193 |
| Adoption support agency with 2 or fewer full-time equivalent staff | 拢821 | 拢193 |
| Adoption support agency with 3 or more full-time equivalent staff | 拢910 | 拢193 |
| Supported accommodation with 0 to 9 places (small) | 拢910 | 拢253 |
| Supported accommodation with 10 or more places (large) | 拢910 | 拢253 |
The above variation fees are set out in: