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Who we support

Children's homes, supported accommodation providers, new entrants to regulated care, established services seeking improvement, and the leaders responsible for all of them.

Organisations

Whether you are entering the sector or have been in it for years, the questions we get asked are usually about the same six things.

New providers entering children's social care

You have the intent and probably the capital. What you need is a realistic view of what registration and operation actually require.

Adult care providers moving into children's services

The regulatory framework, the evidence expectations and the workforce requirements are materially different. We help you see where the assumptions break.

Investors and property owners

Considering the purchase, lease or development of a property or group of premises for a regulated service, and needing an independent view before committing.

Children's home operators

Running one home or several, and wanting independent assurance rather than internal reassurance.

Supported accommodation providers

Operating provision for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17, across single or multiple premises.

Local authorities and commissioners

Requiring independent review of a provider, a service or a set of arrangements.

Roles we work alongside

  • Responsible Individuals
  • Nominated Individuals
  • Registered Managers
  • Registered Service Managers
  • Directors and senior leadership teams

Situations we are called into

  • Preparing for registration
  • Newly registered and preparing to open
  • Preparing for an Ofsted inspection
  • Responding to regulatory concerns
  • Experiencing regulatory or operational difficulty
  • Expanding into multiple homes or premises
  • Seeking stronger governance and quality assurance

What we do not do

Our role is not simply to identify problems. We help organisations understand what must change, establish the right priorities and implement improvements that can be sustained in everyday practice. We support providers who genuinely want to improve, and we do not help organisations disguise poor practice.

Recognise your situation?

A free 30-minute discovery call will tell you whether we are the right people to help, and what the most suitable next step is.