Children's Home Consultancy in Gloucester
Specialist Ofsted registration, Regulation 44 visits, CPD training and leadership development for children's homes and supported accommodation in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Serving Gloucestershire County Council and the wider South West England area.
About our Gloucester services
Key takeaways
- Nurturing Steps provides children's home consultancy services in Gloucester 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 Gloucester include registration support from £9,000 + VAT and Regulation 44 visits from £400 + VAT per visit.
Therapeutic childcare in Gloucester
Gloucester is a historic cathedral city and the county town of Gloucestershire, with growing demand for therapeutic children's residential care. Gloucestershire County Council commissions placements across the county, and the area offers both urban and semi-rural settings suitable for children's homes.
Gloucestershire County Council's children's services cover a large geographic area from Gloucester city to the Cotswolds. The authority has documented need for local therapeutic provision to reduce out-of-area placements for children in care.
Challenges facing children's home providers in Gloucester
Understanding the specific landscape of Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council's commissioning needs.
County-wide demand for SEMH and LD placements managed by Gloucestershire County Council, with need for additional therapeutic provision
Rural and semi-rural location considerations for homes in the wider Gloucestershire area, affecting access to services and staffing
Competition for qualified staff across the Gloucestershire care sector
Planning permission requirements that respect the historic character of the city and surrounding areas
How we support providers in Gloucester
Services tailored to the needs of children's home providers working with Gloucestershire County Council.
Local authority
Gloucestershire County Council's children's services cover a large geographic area from Gloucester city to the Cotswolds. The authority has documented need for local therapeutic provision to reduce out-of-area placements for children in care.
Gloucestershire County Council
Population: 132,000
Region: South West England
Education sector
Gloucester and the wider Gloucestershire area have a range of educational settings including mainstream schools, SEN schools, and alternative provision. Strong partnerships between children's homes and local schools are essential for placement stability.
Gloucester service pages
Specific service+location combinations for Gloucester.
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 Gloucester services
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