Ofsted signals tougher, clearer inspections as children’s homes face reform Ofsted’s chief inspector Sir Martin Oliver HMCI told the Children’s Home Association (CHA) that the regulator is working on a revised inspection framework intended to make...

Raising money for the RNLIWe ran a charity-led raffle at the Children’s Homes Quality Leadership Conference 2026 in aid of the RNLI and raised over £200 for a rather gorgeous Jellycat!

Elaine won Independent Monthly Visitor (Reg 44) of the Year 2026 Award at the Children’s Homes Quality Leadership Conference 2026 in Birmingham. The recognition described the importance of a compassionate, approachable and professional approach to...

Navigating Ofsted Regulation & Enforcement: What Providers Need to Know in 2026 In an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, children’s residential care providers are facing heightened scrutiny and a noticeable rise in enforcement activity....

Annie, Amanda and Elaine have been nominated for Independent Monthly Visitor (Regulation 44) Award for the Children’s Homes Quality’s next Leadership Conference takes place on 25 September 2026 in Birmingham

Amanda was a finalist for the CYP Stars Awards 2026

I’ve opened an email this evening to inform me that I am a finalist at the National awards for the category outstanding contribution to social care. Wow 🤩! At 16 knocking on care home doors asking for a Saturday job to now director of my own social...

Thank you Children Homes Quality first for the nomination and now to learn on being a finalist. I look forward to the conference and learning together with our children social care community. Children's Homes Quality 🌟 Regulation 44 Visitor of the...