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James Bamford

@changingoutcomes

Our mission is to support providers of children's homes in the UK through specialist consultancy and practical guidance.

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Setting Up a Children's Home: A Guide to Opening a Residential Children's Home in the UK

The need for top level care placements for vulnerable children keeps increasing across the Children’s Home UK sector. Because of that, a lot of prof...

Mock Ofsted Inspections: How to Prepare and Understand Inspection Frequency

For children’s homes, schools, nurseries, and other regulated services, an Ofsted inspection can feel daunting. However, good preparation and a clea...

Registration with Ofsted: The Role of a Registered Children's Home Manager

Opening and operating a children’s home in England requires careful planning, strong leadership, and compliance with strict regulations. One of the ...

The Importance of Safeguarding Supervision in Child-Centred Services

Safeguarding Supervision plays a vital role in ensuring that children, young people, and vulnerable individuals receive the highest standard of care a...

Navigating Ofsted Applications, Notice of Proposal, and Notice of Refusal

Applying for registration with Ofsted can be a complex process, particularly for children’s homes and social care providers. While many applications...