We’re delighted to announce the finalists for National Children’s Homes Awards 2026.
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