Residential childcare is changing. Let's talk about what that means for you, and how we can help.
Across England and Wales, residential childcare is experiencing a period of significant change.
The number of children's homes has grown rapidly in recent years. New legislation is reshaping the landscape. Commissioning arrangements are shifting. Expectations around quality, outcomes and specialist provision are understandably evolving.
At the same time, many providers are supporting children with increasingly complex and diverse needs. Delivering the right care for these children requires access to evidence, shared learning, specialist expertise and as importantly, expert support for professionals on the front line.
How can you ensure your service remains responsive to children's needs? Where are the emerging gaps in provision? What changes are coming next? How do you make informed decisions in an increasingly complex environment? And as importantly, how can you ensure your colleagues are supported in the challenges of their life-changing but also hugely demanding work, and able to access shared learning and expertise?
Staying connected, informed and supported as part of The Children’s Homes Association’s unique and powerful professional community has never been more important.
Membership is about much more than receiving updates. It’s about much more than raising your profile and demonstrating your commitment to exemplary childcare. It's about being connected to the people, insights and conversations that are shaping the future of residential childcare.
An informal conversation with our expert team is the best way to understand whether CHA membership is right for you. Whether you're:
- Opening your first home
- Growing an existing organisation
- Developing specialist provision
- Leading a service through change
- Looking for support as an RI, RM or for your wider team
- Or simply want to learn more about CHA membership
..our expert team would love to listen.
We'll take time to understand your organisation, your challenges and your aspirations, answer any questions and explore how CHA could support your organisation and your team. Because the best outcomes for children happen when the sector learns, collaborates and grows stronger together.