We are a Children’s Residential Care Consultancy Committed to Raising Standards in Care Across the Sector
Our goal is to help you better meet the needs of the children and young people in your care
As childcare consultants, our goal is to empower you to deliver higher standards of care, to maintain compliance with your legal responsibilities and obligations, to safeguard and improve the lives of the children and young people in your care – and to remain profitable in doing so.
Please explore the areas in which we can support you and your organisation, below.
Safer recruitment
Recruiting the right personnel is vital to protecting those under your care.
We help you develop the practices you need to ensure your staff are suitable to work with your children and young people.
Complaints and Investigations
You must be able to handle complaints correctly, and the same applies for external investigations into your service.
We can support you throughout this oftentimes challenging and stressful process.
Action planning
Your action plan provides the framework within which you meet your goals and achieve the desired outcomes. We help you develop a clear, realistic and attainable plan of action for your care organisation where children and young people have the opportunity to achieve their personal best whilst feeling part of their local community.
Becoming Ofsted ready
Understanding what Ofsted are looking for, and integrating those learnings into your day-to-day service delivery, will lead to better outcomes when the time for your Ofsted inspection comes around.
Stakeholder Consultancy
Stakeholder participation is a crucial component of maintaining and developing your service. We guide you through the process to help you keep your stakeholders engaged and actively involved.
Home setups
Setting up a profitable children’s care home – one that can comfortably deliver the standard of care its service users require – takes careful planning and considerable investment. We provide you with the in-depth knowledge and know-how to get off on the right foot and never lose momentum.
Missing from care
You have a duty of care to the children and young people, so when a young person absconds you must act accordingly. Your primary goal is to prevent the child from coming to harm, and to follow the correct protocols and procedures in doing so, including follow return interviews.
Safeguarding and protection of children
All children in care – whatever their background – and regardless of age, disability, gender identity, religion or sexual orientation, have a right to be protected from harm. We demonstrate how to carry out an effective safeguarding programme, to spot the warning signs of abuse, neglect and exploitation, and respond proactively when concerns about a child are raised.
Mentoring and coaching
Coaching and mentoring are essential to improving the performance of your staff, fostering positive relationships, and driving consistency in how care is delivered. Your employees will feel valued while being encouraged to see the value in themselves and their own abilities, all of which serves to strengthen and embolden the service you provide.
Advocacy service
Advocacy empowers the children and young people in your care, giving them a voice and demonstrating that you respect their rights and take their views and opinions into account when making decisions that affect them.
Crisis management
Crises can occur at any time, and that means effective planning and risk analysis are essential. We help you put in place an emergency management plan that ensures you respond proactively and recover quickly, without compromising the safety of your children and young people.
Supervision and Appraisals
Your care staff need to be clear about their role and about what is expected of them, remaining accountable, acting professionally and confidently whilst possessing the skills and qualifications required to be successful in their duties. The supervision and appraisal process is key to ensuring positive outcomes for all: your service users, your employees and your organisation.
Quality assurance and auditing
Having the ability to internally audit and quality assess your organisation is crucial to maintaining a high standard of service that is adaptable to the ever-changing environment of childcare. We provide thorough assessments of your care provision at every level, giving you the knowledge you need to improve, to recognise areas of weakness as well as your strengths, and to plan effectively for the future.
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We are a children’s residential care consultancy based in the New Forest that supports services across the UK. Please contact Teresa to make your enquiry.
Phone: 07400 029992
Email: [email protected]