The Platform

The Integrated Governance & Competence Architecture

Three layers. One rules engine. Complete CQC compliance intelligence.

Architecture Overview

How the three layers connect

Data flows from your existing systems through DataBridge, is normalised against the CGDE schema, enforced by CVE, and output as CQC-ready documentation via EAL.

CVE

Layer 1

Competence Validation Engine

Maintains a live competency ledger per staff member. CVE is the enforcement core — it doesn't just track compliance, it enforces it in real time.

"Quality Statement 6 (Safe and effective staffing) is assessed in 98% of CQC safety inspections. CVE ensures you're always ready for it."
  • Mandatory training tracking Automated expiry alerts with configurable lead times
  • Qualification currency monitoring Care Certificate, NVQ L2/L3, and specialist certifications
  • Role-specific competency mapping Requirements mapped to CQC quality statements per role
  • Scheduling gates Non-compliant staff blocked from rostering at the point of assignment
  • Real-time compliance dashboard Per staff member and per location compliance status
EAL

Layer 2

Evidence Automation Layer

Generates CQC-ready documentation packages on demand. EAL is the output engine — translating your real-time compliance state into inspector-ready evidence packs.

"Manual inspection prep: 4–6 hours. EAL: under 15 minutes."
  • Regulation 17 compliance statements Auto-generated governance statements for CQC submission
  • Provider workforce summaries Complete staffing picture with competency coverage rates
  • Staff competency matrices Visual mapping of all staff qualifications and currency
  • Supervision log extracts Structured supervision records ready for inspection
  • 34 SAF quality statement mapping Every evidence document mapped to its quality statement
  • On-demand or scheduled generation Generate when you need it, or schedule regular packages
DataBridge

Layer 3

DataBridge ETL Engine

Extracts, normalises, and syncs data from legacy care management systems. DataBridge is the input engine — it bridges the gap between your existing data and IGCA's compliance rules.

"Your data is locked in a legacy system you can't leave. DataBridge is the key."
  • Multi-system extraction Nightingale, ProCare, CareLog — and expanding
  • Flexible connectors CSV upload and API connector options, no developer needed
  • CGDE schema normalisation Competency & Governance Data Entity unified model
  • Continuous sync Ongoing bridge, not a one-off migration
  • 6–8 hrs/month saved Eliminates manual re-entry per provider

Regulatory Coverage

All 34 SAF Quality Statements. Mapped.

The CQC Single Assessment Framework is organised around five key questions and 34 quality statements. IGCA maps every piece of evidence it generates to the quality statement it supports.

CQC Key Question Quality Statements IGCA Coverage
Safe 9
Full CVE + EAL coverage
Effective 8
Full CVE + EAL coverage
Caring 5
EAL documentation pack
Responsive 6
EAL documentation pack
Well-Led 6
Full CVE + EAL coverage
Total 34 100% mapped — all quality statements covered

See it in action

Book a 30-minute walkthrough and see IGCA generate a live evidence pack against real SAF quality statements.

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