Children's Home Consultancy
Building Better Outcomes Together
Co Create Care and Consultancy partners with children's homes to raise standards, strengthen practice, and nurture the four C's — care, consistency, connection, and compassion.
The Four C's
Everything we do is rooted in four principles that we believe are the foundation of outstanding children's care.
Care
Genuine, whole-hearted care for every child — placing their wellbeing, safety, and happiness at the centre of everything.
Consistency
Reliable, predictable support that helps children feel safe and builds the trust they need to grow and thrive.
Connection
Meaningful relationships between children, carers, and professionals — because belonging changes everything.
Compassion
Meeting every child and professional with empathy, patience, and a deep understanding of their unique journey.
Putting children at the centre of everything
Expert support for the people who care
How We Support You
Practical, expert consultancy tailored to the needs of children's homes and the professionals who lead them.
Responsible Individual (RI) Support
Experienced, knowledgeable RI support to help you meet your regulatory responsibilities with confidence — from monthly visits and quality of care reviews to action planning and governance oversight.
Learn more →Regulation 44 Visits
Independent Regulation 44 visits carried out by experienced practitioners who understand what outstanding looks like — thorough, constructive reports that support continuous improvement and Ofsted readiness.
Learn more →1:1 Confidence & Resilience Coaching
Tailored 1:1 sessions for children that build self-belief, emotional resilience, and the skills to navigate life's challenges. Grounded in trauma-informed practice and delivered with warmth and genuine connection.
Learn more →Management Support and Leadership
Practical, experienced management support to help leaders grow in confidence, develop their teams, and drive continuous improvement — from 1:1 coaching to team development and values-led culture building.
Learn more →Ofsted Compliance Support
Mock inspections, gap analysis, evidence gathering support, and action planning to help your home face Ofsted with confidence — and maintain robust compliance between inspections.
Learn more →Bespoke Consultancy
No two homes are the same. If your needs don't fit a standard package, we'll design something that does — flexible, values-led consultancy built around your specific situation and goals.
Learn more →Children's Home Registration Support
End-to-end support through the Ofsted registration process — from statement of purpose and fit person interview preparation to policy frameworks and ongoing support through to first inspection.
Learn more →SCIFF Audit
A comprehensive audit across all SCIFF domains — Safeguarding, Care, Independence, Feelings and Futures — giving you a clear, honest picture of your home's performance and a practical roadmap for improvement.
Learn more →Policies and Procedures
Full policy suite development, review, and updating — compliant with Children's Homes Regulations and written in plain language that staff can actually use in their day-to-day practice.
Learn more →Management Mentoring and Supervisions
Structured 1:1 supervision and mentoring sessions for Registered Managers and deputies — giving your leaders the space to reflect, grow, and lead with greater confidence.
Learn more →Bespoke Training
Training sessions designed around your team's specific needs — covering safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, behaviour support, and more. Practical, engaging delivery in-person or remote. First Aid coming soon.
Learn more →Supervision for RIs
Dedicated 1:1 supervision sessions for Responsible Individuals — a confidential space to reflect on the role, work through complex challenges, and continue developing as a confident, effective RI.
Learn more →Our Values
These values guide every piece of work we do — from the way we engage with homes to the standards we hold ourselves to.
Integrity
Honest, transparent, and consistent in everything we do. You can trust us to tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear.
Quality
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and bring that same commitment to every home we work with — because children deserve nothing less.
Accountability
We take ownership of our work and its impact. When we make recommendations, we stand behind them and support you to see them through.
Values-led Practice
Our work is always driven by what is right for children — not by box-ticking or compliance for its own sake.
What People Say
Feedback from the homes and professionals we've worked alongside.
“I feel you are very reliable, you always answer the phone anytime I need advice. We have built a great relationship over the past 9 months. You always arrive full of energy and new ideas. Always trying to find new ways to improve the home. Great relationships with the children.”
Client Feedback
Children's Home
“He demonstrates a high level of knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of his work. His understanding of regulatory requirements and operational standards ensures that compliance is consistently maintained. He is confident in constructively challenging practice where necessary, always with the aim of improving standards and ensuring that the service operates in line with regulations and best practice.”
Client Feedback
Children's Home
“I genuinely do not know where I would be without your valuable support right across the board. Thank you so much for all the ideas, direction, and fountain of knowledge you consistently share. None of the positive outcomes in this inspection would have been possible without you. Thank you.”
Client Feedback
Children's Home
More Coming Soon
We're building new ways to share knowledge, spark conversations, and support the sector.
Blog
Coming SoonPractical insights, sector updates, and honest reflections on children's residential care — written by someone who's lived it.
Ready to Co-Create?
Whether you're preparing for an Ofsted inspection, strengthening your RI function, or looking for meaningful support for the children in your care — we'd love to hear from you.
"We believe every child deserves to be seen, heard, and supported by people who truly care. That's why we co-create — together."