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Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) are pervasive and complex threats, often hidden in plain sight and tragically misidentified as adolescent criminality or “risky behaviour”. This mislabelling is one of the greatest barriers to protection, as it leads to the criminalisation of victims while the true perpetrators operate with impunity. On the occasions when Child Exploitation is identified, many organisations' response is necessarily reactive

One of the things that we have noticed since we started to support our clients through their registrations with Ofsted and setting up of their homes is how difficult it is to get good staff. If we are being honest, this isn’t a new thing and everyone is fishing for staff in a very small pond. There are lots of recruitment agencies and consultants out there who are trying to connect applicants with vacancies. Some are very good at it. Some less so. Contrary to what some agenci

The Critical Need for Local Understanding in Children’s Home Registrations In the landscape of children’s residential care, the significance of understanding local placement needs cannot be overstated. As the demand for suitable placements continues to rise, the recent changes in the Ofsted registration policies for children’s homes in the UK have highlighted the necessity for prospective providers to demonstrate a comprehensive awareness of their local context. This understa

We took the chance to spend some time with one of our specialist consultants and trainers, Fred Toon to find out some more about his...

During our time in consultancy, we have been approached by countless individuals and organisations to support them through the Ofsted...

You may or may not be aware that there have been some recent changes to the Social Care Common Inspection Framework and by association,...

In an era where safety and security are paramount in discussions surrounding child-rearing, it is imperative to recognise the profound...

Adolescence - the impactful 4 part drama on Netflix The Netflix drama Adolescence might be fictional, but it’s struck a chord by...

Albert Bandura - the originator of Social Learning Theory Imagine a children’s home where staff move in sync, radiating warmth and...

At Oxonia Care Consultancy , we’re committed to empowering looked-after children and their families to create brighter, more hopeful...

I’ve been doing a little exercise with staff for a few years now that I originally “borrowed” from PRICE Training (who do amazing things...

Our first Children’s Home Networking Event was a success and the first step of bringing private sector children’s services and local...

There is just a week to go until its time to get together for our Networking Event on Thursday 27th of February. We have put together an...

We have availability for Reg 44 visits to children’s homes from March 2025 on an ad hoc or long term basis. In England, Regulation 44...

The deliberate pun aside, it’s a serious question and one that those of us who work within children’s homes need to address. This might...

Institutional Language In today's fast-paced world, effective communication is essential, especially in the documentation of children’s...

We have been asked to find a special and unique individual for the role of Regstered Manager for a brand new childrens home in Oxford...

The first networking event of many....... Oxonia Care Consultancy is very proud to announce that it is hosting its first-ever Networking...

Despite never really going away, recent discussions in the House of Commons and comments from people like Elon Musk has put the topic of...

We have seen a wide range of business plans from people hoping to open up an Ofsted Registered home and it is fair to say that they vary...