Strong leadership transforms services, not just on paper, but in the daily lives of the young people we support. At Social Care Skills, we know that managing a children’s home is not the same as leading a supported accommodation service. That’s why we’ve developed two specialist leadership programmes, each designed to meet the specific needs, regulations, and realities of your setting.

Whether you’re working under the Children’s Homes Regulations or leading services under the Supported Accommodation ones, we have a leadership pathway built for your world.

Leadership Programme for Children’s Homes

Designed specifically for Registered Managers and senior staff working in Ofsted-registered children’s homes, this programme explores the complexities of leadership under the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015. We’ll support you in strengthening compliance, deepening trauma-informed approaches, and leading teams with resilience and relational clarity.

Key themes include:

• Regulation and inspection readiness
• Embedding trauma-informed supervision
• Leading through crisis and change
• Developing a learning culture

Ideal for: Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, and aspiring leaders in residential care.

More info at: https://socialcareskills.co.uk/chlp/

Leadership Programme for Supported Accommodation

Built around the new Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, this programme supports leaders in services for 16–17 year olds. We focus on navigating the unique leadership challenges in semi-independent settings — from balancing independence and support, to evidencing impact without replicating children’s homes.

Key themes include:

• Meeting the Leadership & Governance Standards
• Trauma-aware and autonomy-respecting practice
• Systems for accountability and oversight
• Workforce culture and development

Ideal for: Service Managers, Nominated Individuals, and others in leadership roles within supported accommodation.

More info at: www.socialcareskills.co.uk/leadership

Why This Matters

Leadership in children’s social care isn’t one-size-fits-all, we believe great leadership is about more than compliance. It’s about clarity of purpose, confidence in decision-making, and the ability to inspire your team, even in the most demanding moments.