We’re here for children’s homes organisations, the staff who work in them and the children who live in them. Join a collaborative, child-centred community of providers, of all sizes, across the public, private and charity sector.
Sector Leadership
We work directly with local and national government, regulators and allied public services, consulting on policy and changes within the sector. We ensure that the voice of our members is heard, and that the experiences of children and young people are acted upon, through consultations, government responses and liaison with the media.
Collaboration
We actively develop partnerships, collaborations, and professional communities to share best practice for the benefit of our members, the sector and all those cared for within it. Helping stakeholders, local authorities and residential childcare providers work together in the best interests of children and young people, and find solutions to challenges from commissioning to costing, service development to outcome improvement, recruitment to regulation.
Sharing Knowledge
Keeping members up to date with changes in policy, legislation, or other issues in the residential childcare sector - through weekly updates and regular regional meetings. Helping members overcome the complexities and challenges of operating a children’s home, or multiple homes - from communication with regulators to crisis management.
Evidence-Based Improvement
Our experts and associates maintain a comprehensive view of the residential childcare sector and a deep understanding of all the issues that affect our members and the individuals in their care. This powerful network of expertise
enables us to be innovative in the solutions and opportunities we provide, as well as sharing invaluable insights and expertise.
Our role is to improve outcomes for children and young people - through daily, expert-led support to residential childcare professionals, evidence-based guidance to stakeholders, and decisive action when change is needed.