At Irvine Consultancy, we specialise in CQC compliance consultancy and Ofsted compliance consultancy for healthcare and education providers. We help you stay inspection-ready, meet ESFA requirements, and strengthen leadership capacity.
With over 30 years’ experience, we don’t just advise, we aim to embed systems, tools, and mentoring so you stay inspection-ready all year round.
Healthcare Consultancy
Trusted partner for CQC compliance and leadership in healthcare.
Our CQC compliance consultancy service helps care homes prepare for inspections. We support care homes, domiciliary services, and supported living providers to:
- Prepare for CQC inspections with mock audits and tailored action plans
- Strengthen governance and quality assurance systems
- Build leadership confidence with ongoing support packages
- Access practical tools and templates through our library
Education Consultancy
Specialists in Ofsted readiness and ESFA compliance for providers. With our Ofsted compliance consultancy, providers reduce funding risks and build confident leadership.
We work with FE colleges, training providers, and apprenticeship organisations to:
- Prepare for Ofsted inspections with mock deep-dives and audits
- Ensure ESFA funding compliance and reduce clawback risks
- Strengthen leadership teams with tailored mentoring and governance frameworks
- Access inspection-ready templates, dashboards, and tools
Packages Tailored to Your Needs
Choose the right level of support for your organisation:
- Core – tools and templates with phone/email support
- Gold – everything in the core package, and monthly audits, action plans, and quality meetings
- Platinum – one-to-one mentoring, everything in the previous packages and full access to Irvine Academy, and complete resource library
Why Leaders Choose Us
- ✅ 30+ years’ healthcare & education leadership experience
- ✅ Practical templates & tools — not just advice
- ✅ Proven inspection outcomes with CQC, Ofsted & ESFA
- ✅ Support tailored to small, medium, and growing organisations
Other Services
In addition to our healthcare and education consultancy, Irvine Consultancy also offers:
- Global Leadership Coaching – tailored programmes for senior leaders worldwide.
- AI for Healthcare Communication – smart AI solutions to improve efficiency and patient experience.
- The Irvine Consultancy Shop – digital products, toolkits, and workbooks for leaders and entrepreneurs.
Signature Series Programmes
Our signature series are designed to give leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs structured, practical support. Each programme can stand alone or be combined for deeper impact.
- Pivot Your Business with Confidence – A step-by-step framework to reset, adapt, and grow. Practical tools to help leaders and founders navigate change with clarity, confidence, and resilience.
- Entrepreneur Series – Focused guidance for start-ups and small business owners, covering business models, growth planning, financial clarity, and sustainable scaling.
- Authentic Leadership Series – Leadership development rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energy alignment, helping leaders bring out the best in themselves and their teams.
- Founder Development Series – A personal and professional growth journey for founders, covering mindset, strategy, and leadership skills needed to scale without burnout.

