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 Year 2026 – Finalists 🌟
Elaine Clare – Compassionate, approachable and exceptionally professional. Elaine sets the benchmark for independent monitoring, ensuring every visit adds real value and keeps children’s voices at the heart of her work.
Leigh Brook – Provided outstanding oversight during a challenging suspension period. Leigh’s professionalism, integrity and balanced challenge maintained stability, safeguarding and confidence when the home needed it most.
Leanne Heppleston – A thoughtful, therapeutic and highly professional visitor who captures children’s lived experiences with sensitivity. Young people actively seek her out, and her evidence‑based feedback strengthens safeguarding and drives Outstanding practice.
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted!
Winners announced at the Children’s Homes Quality Leaders Conference, 25th September.
