Specialist consultancy for Children's Homes & Supported Accommodation
Expert consultancy, registration support, regulation and compliance, CPD training, leadership development and direct-hire recruitment — for Ofsted-regulated children's homes and 16+ supported accommodation across South West England and nationally.
Aligned with the standards that regulate our sector
Eleven ways we support your children's home
From registration to ongoing operational support — specialist expertise across the full journey of establishing and running a children's residential service.
Supporting providers at every stage
We work with both established providers and those looking to launch new services nationally — across SEMH and LD provisions.
New Providers
Those looking to launch new children's homes and 16+ supported accommodation provisions — from first idea to registration granted.
Established Providers
Existing Ofsted-registered services seeking ongoing quality assurance, compliance support and continuous improvement.
SEMH & LD Provisions
Homes supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and Learning Disabilities.
Leadership Teams
Registered Managers, Responsible Individuals and Nominated Individuals developing their leadership, confidence and practice.
A structured, transparent approach to every engagement
Every assignment follows a clear process — from working agreement to delivery, review and ongoing support.
Working Agreement
We agree the scope, outcomes and fees in writing before any work begins. You know exactly what's included and what it costs.
Initial Assessment
Where needed, we conduct an initial visit or document review to understand your provision, your challenges and your goals.
Delivery & Support
We deliver agreed services — coaching, documentation, inspections, training — with clear communication and evidence at every stage.
Review & Improve
Every engagement ends with clear actions, recommendations and pathways for ongoing support. Nothing is left to chance.
The principles that guide our work
Integrity, quality, innovation and excellence — the foundation of every engagement we deliver.
Integrity
We work openly, ethically, and responsibly, building trust through honesty, taking ownership of our impact, and delivering support that leads to real and measurable improvement for children, teams, and services.
Quality
We deliver the highest standards through flexible, tailored support, promoting best practice, strengthening compliance, and achieving positive outcomes for every home we work with.
Innovation
We take a solution-focused approach, bringing fresh thinking and practical strategies that evolve with need, strengthening services, improving practice, and achieving better outcomes for children and young people.
Excellence
With sector-leading experience, we believe therapeutic, trauma-informed care starts with strong leadership, and we support providers to build stable, confident teams and nurturing environments where children and young people can thrive.
Tanya Humphries
Director / Consultant / Accredited CPD Trainer
Tanya is an award-winning social care leader with over 20 years of experience working within children's residential services, across both SEMH and LD provisions. Throughout her career, she has championed therapeutic, trauma-informed practice, supporting services to create safe, nurturing environments where children can build trust, develop stability, and thrive.
She has extensive experience establishing new companies, setting up new homes, and successfully operating existing Ofsted-registered services to consistently achieve Ofsted-recognised "Good" and "Outstanding" standards. Tanya is also the creator of The Nurture Therapeutic Model of Care — an in-house therapeutic framework integrating trauma-informed practice and attachment theory.
Years of experience
Planning applications supported
Homes & provisions supported
CPD-accredited training
"I have known Tanya Humphries since 2023 in the capacity of consultant. Tanya is extremely well versed in the industry which helps gain confidence as a director. I had spoken to multiple consultants before engaging but I personally feel Tanya was more "direct" and "straight to the point" when providing information. Tanya is very honest about her opinions which has helped greatly when looking for the right staff."
Supporting children's homes across South West England
Based in the South West, we work with children's home providers, supported accommodation services and local authorities across the region — and beyond where our expertise is needed.
We also support providers in Buckinghamshire, the West Midlands and West London. If your area isn't listed, please get in touch — we work with children's home providers across England.
Questions we're often asked
The most common questions we receive from providers, managers and directors about our services and the sector.
We offer a range of consulting services for both new and existing services — from start-up service packages to ongoing quality assurance monitoring for established organisations. This includes Ofsted registration and regulation support for children's homes and supported accommodation provisions, training and professional development, and business development and operational support.
Speak with Tanya about your children's home
Book a confidential, no-obligation discovery call to discuss how Nurturing Steps can support your service.