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Today, CHA is at @Plaid_Cymru ’s Annual Conference, raising concerns about changes to children's social care in Wales with members of the Senedd.
Children’s access to safe, suitable homes must be the priority.
Read our response: the-cha.org.uk/news/cha-call…
Ein hymgyrch sy’n galw am adolygiad o’r diwygiadau i’r system ofal yng Nghymru. Sydd yn ceisio sicrhau bod mynediad plant at y cartrefi sydd eu hangen arnynt yn cael ei diogelu: youtube.com/watch?v=OyO2RWPk…
Congratulations again to Dr Dan Hughes, who received CHA’s Lifetime Achievement Award following his session at #CHA2026.
As the founder of DDP and PACE, his work has helped shape how we build trusting relationships with children who have experienced trauma.
Children could lose access to the homes, experienced teams and specialist care they depend on.
Gallai plant golli mynediad at y cartrefi, y timau profiadol a’r gofal arbenigol y maent yn dibynnu arnynt.
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What happens if Wales loses established children's homes before suitable alternatives are ready?
Beth fydd yn digwydd os bydd Cymru’n colli cartrefi plant sefydledig cyn bod dewisiadau amgen addas yn barod?
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What stood out at #CHA2026?
Time to connect, space to reflect and recognition for the work happening across children’s homes.
Our attendee feedback word cloud captures highlights from this week’s conference and awards.
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Congratulations to Dr Dan Hughes, presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by CHA after his #CHA2026 session earlier today. As founder of DDP and PACE, his work has helped shape care for children who have experienced trauma.
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What attendees are saying about the CHA Conference:
"Great to see so many familiar faces and also meet so many new friends too, all who share our passion for making the lives of young people in care better!"
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Congratulations to the National Children’s Homes Awards 2026 winners!
Last night in Birmingham, we celebrated the people and teams making a difference in children’s lives. Meet this year’s winners below.
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More of our #CHA2026 winners:
Innovation in Care: Amegreen Children’s Services
Children’s Rights and Advocacy: Grace Ward, Enhanced YPS
Practitioner of the Year: Jodie Harrison, Woodlands
Responsible Individual of the Year: Tim Clare, T-Junction
Congratulations to every winner and finalist. We know how much goes into the work you do.
Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and to our sponsors for supporting the awards.
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📸 Thanks for having us at @thechaorguk #CHA2026!
Our Chief Inspector @martyneoliver and National Director, Regulation and Social Care, @YvetteStanley18 discussed:
• getting the right care in the right places
• cracking down on illegal provision
• registering new homes
ALT Martyn Oliver speaking at a podium.
ALT Large audience seated at round tables in a conference hall with blue lighting and a presentation screen showing Sir Martyn Oliver and Yvette Stanley.
ALT Three professionals seated on a stage engaged in a panel discussion under blue lighting in a conference room.
ALT Martyn Oliver speaking at a podium with colleagues seated to his left.
What attendees are saying about the CHA Conference:
"We are ... super excited to have met Dr Dan Hughes today one of the most influential voices in trauma-informed practice."
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What attendees are saying about the CHA Conference:
"Plenty of valuable discussion around the challenges facing social care, but also a real focus on collaboration, innovation and how we continue to improve outcomes for the people we support."
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Sir Martyn Oliver and Yvette Stanley joined for a session and Q&A at the CHA Conference earlier, giving attendees the chance to put their questions directly to @Ofstednews . #CHA2026
Children's Homes Association CEO asking what lessons from the past should tell us about cutting back residential care #CHA2026
ALT Dr Mark Kerr, CEO of Children's Homes Association speaking at their 2026 CHA Conference
And so it begins! Dr Mark Kerr opens the CHA Conference in Birmingham, asking what we might be overlooking in the evidence on children’s residential care.
Joining us? Share your photos, insights and reflections using #CHA2026 and join the conversation online.
Tomorrow, a sold-out CHA Conference brings residential childcare together in Birmingham.
With so much changing, the people doing this work need to be heard. We’re proud to bring those voices together.
Safe travels! Follow #CHA2026 for highlights.
Rydym yn lansio #CareChildrenNeed, gan alw am adolygiad o ddiwygiadau a allai beryglu gofal sefydledig: carechildrenneed.wales/.
Byddem yn croesawu’r cyfle i drafod y dystiolaeth y tu ôl i #CareChildrenNeed gyda @marcvjones a sut y gall y diwygiadau ddiogelu mynediad plant at gartrefi addas.