Children's Home Consultancy in Oxford
Specialist Ofsted registration, Regulation 44 visits, CPD training and leadership development for children's homes and supported accommodation in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Serving Oxfordshire County Council and the wider South East England area.
About our Oxford services
Key takeaways
- Nurturing Steps provides children's home consultancy services in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
- We work with Oxfordshire 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 Oxford include registration support from £9,000 + VAT and Regulation 44 visits from £400 + VAT per visit.
Therapeutic childcare in Oxford
Oxford is a world-renowned university city in Oxfordshire with a strong educational heritage. As a secondary service area for Nurturing Steps, Oxford offers commercial opportunity for therapeutic children's residential care, with Oxfordshire County Council commissioning placements and a need for high-quality provision.
Oxfordshire County Council commissions children's social care placements across the county. The authority has documented need for additional therapeutic provision, particularly for children with complex needs who are currently placed at distance from their communities.
Challenges facing children's home providers in Oxford
Understanding the specific landscape of Oxfordshire and Oxfordshire County Council's commissioning needs.
Oxfordshire County Council's need for additional therapeutic provision to reduce out-of-area placements
High property costs and competition for suitable properties in the Oxford area
Community expectations in a city with international profile — providers must demonstrate genuine therapeutic intent
Staff recruitment in a competitive market with the university and major employers
How we support providers in Oxford
Services tailored to the needs of children's home providers working with Oxfordshire County Council.
Local authority
Oxfordshire County Council commissions children's social care placements across the county. The authority has documented need for additional therapeutic provision, particularly for children with complex needs who are currently placed at distance from their communities.
Oxfordshire County Council
Population: 152,000
Region: South East England
Education sector
Oxford has an exceptional educational landscape including highly regarded state and independent schools, SEN provision, and world-leading universities. Children's homes in Oxford can access outstanding educational support.
Oxford service pages
Specific service+location combinations for Oxford.
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 Oxford services
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