Children's Home Consultancy in Cheltenham
Specialist Ofsted registration, Regulation 44 visits, CPD training and leadership development for children's homes and supported accommodation in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Serving Gloucestershire County Council and the wider South West England area.
About our Cheltenham services
Key takeaways
- Nurturing Steps provides children's home consultancy services in Cheltenham and across Gloucestershire.
- We work with Gloucestershire County Council and support Ofsted registration, Regulation 44 visits, training, and leadership development.
- Tanya Humphries has 20+ years of experience in therapeutic, trauma-informed residential childcare.
- Our services in Cheltenham include registration support from £9,000 + VAT and Regulation 44 visits from £400 + VAT per visit.
Therapeutic childcare in Cheltenham
Cheltenham is an elegant Regency spa town in Gloucestershire, known for its festivals, educational institutions, and strong community. As part of Gloucestershire, children's home providers in Cheltenham work with Gloucestershire County Council, which commissions placements for children in care across the county.
As part of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham falls under Gloucestershire County Council's children's services commissioning. The town's relatively affluent character means providers must demonstrate genuine therapeutic intent and community contribution.
Challenges facing children's home providers in Cheltenham
Understanding the specific landscape of Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council's commissioning needs.
Demand for high-quality therapeutic provision in an area where community expectations are high
Need to balance the town's character with the operational requirements of a children's home
Recruitment of qualified staff in a competitive local market
Planning permission considerations in a Conservation Area with significant heritage
How we support providers in Cheltenham
Services tailored to the needs of children's home providers working with Gloucestershire County Council.
Local authority
As part of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham falls under Gloucestershire County Council's children's services commissioning. The town's relatively affluent character means providers must demonstrate genuine therapeutic intent and community contribution.
Gloucestershire County Council
Population: 117,000
Region: South West England
Education sector
Cheltenham has excellent schools including highly regarded state and independent options. Children's homes in the area can access strong educational support for placed children.
What our clients say
Real testimonials from children's home providers we've supported across the South West and beyond.
"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 be..."
Andy Bryne
Director, Procare Children
"Tanya joined the company at a time when the home was understaffed and played a key role in supporting the recruitment of highly skilled staff, ensuring the home could continue to deliver excellent car..."
Beverley Page
Home Manager, Bristol Care Group
"Tanya has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism, and a deep commitment to high quality residential childcare. She brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed approach to her work,..."
Sandra Alves
Sandra Alves QA — Regulation 44 Visitor
Frequently asked questions about our Cheltenham services
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