We’re delighted to announce the finalists for National Children’s Homes Awards 2026. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony dinner on the evening of 20th October 2026 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. More on the conference and awards.
Community Engagement Finalists:
Booth House, Five Rivers
Martin Attwood, The Mulberry Bush School
Keswick Care
Next Step Independence Ltd
Supporting Achievement in Education Finalists:
Mulroy House, Young Foundations
The Mulberry Bush
Woodlands School
Booth House, Five Rivers
Registered Manager of the Year Finalists:
Carly Stephens, Highlands Care Solutions
Gillian Mallaby, Young Foundations
Michelle Nicholson, Holibrook House
Joanne James, Knightwood Oaks Residential Childcare Ltd
Innovation in Care Finalists:
Sunningdale, Enhanced YPS
Blue Elephant Childcare Ltd
Holistic Hub, Next Step Independence Ltd
Amegreen Childrens Services
Children's Rights and Advocacy Finalists:
Grace Ward, enhanced YPS
Melanie Honor, Amegreen Children’s Services
Blue Elephant
Keswick Road
Practitioner of the Year Finalists:
Poppy Johnson, Young Foundations
Jodie Harrison, Woodlands
Megan Thain, 5ab Care
Hannah Cross, 5ab Care
Responsible Individual of the Year Finalists:
Lyndsay Bryden, 5ab Care
Tim Clare, T-Junction
Keiran Dunn, Next Step Independence Ltd
Darryl Williams, Woodlands