Local Authority quick start
1Create a structured referral
2Review exclusions and evidence
3Compare explained rankings
4Record the professional decision
Practise in the shared sandboxLearn CareMatch as you use it
Start with the public sandbox for a complete fictional exercise, or explore either role-specific product view.
Provider quick start
1Complete independent assurance
2Publish current vacancy evidence
3Review authorised enquiries
4Record placement outcomes
Practise in the shared sandboxSelf-service first; targeted training where risk warrants it
Most users should learn through in-product prompts, worked examples and contextual definitions. Before live use, a short recorded induction remains appropriate for council administrators, safeguarding leads and provider administrators. Refresher learning should follow material changes to matching rules, policy or permissions.
What every user must understand
A score is an explained comparison, not a prediction or placement decision.
Hard exclusions cannot be cancelled by a high weighted score.
Missing or stale evidence requires professional follow-up.
Existing-child compatibility is pseudonymised and requires consultation.
Only an authorised professional makes and records the final decision.