Minerva At Minerva Training and Recruitment, we understand that stepping into a management role within a Children’s Home can be both exciting and challenging. Our experienced, professional, and knowledgeable consultants provide tailored New Manager Support and Mentorship designed to help managers build confidence, develop leadership skills, and stay fully compliant with all relevant regulations.

Our team offers hands-on guidance and expert advice in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Children Act 1989, and other current safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. We ensure that new managers are equipped to meet and maintain the highest standards of care and compliance from day one.

We provide support in key areas such as:

• Staying compliant with children’s homes regulations and quality standards
  Managing difficult or challenging situations and incidents effectively
• Preparing and submitting notifications and reports to Ofsted
• Completing Regulation 45 Quality of Care Reviews confidently and accurately
• Embedding robust safeguarding practices and reflective management approaches

At Minerva, we believe that strong leadership is the foundation of outstanding care. Our mentorship programme empowers new managers to grow in skill, confidence, and accountability — ensuring that the homes they lead deliver exceptional outcomes for children and young people.

For more information about our New Manager Support and Mentorship Service, contact a member of our team today.