Working in children’s services is both rewarding and highly demanding — it involves not only safeguarding and supporting some of the most vulnerable members of society, but also operating in a sector governed by intense scrutiny, complex regulation, and ever-evolving legal standards. Whether you’re running residential children’s homes, supported accommodation, or education-based care settings, you need legal support that understands the unique responsibilities and risks you face.

We provide specialist legal advice to children’s services providers across the full spectrum of care and support. Our team combines deep sector knowledge with a practical, responsive approach to help you manage risk, maintain compliance, and deliver high-quality care with confidence.

From the outset, we take the time to understand your organisation — its ethos, its structure, and the challenges it faces. Whether you’re setting up a new service, expanding provision, or responding to concerns raised by Ofsted or local authorities, we offer clear, commercially aware advice tailored to the children’s care environment.

We regularly assist clients with issues around registration and compliance, safeguarding concerns, workforce challenges, and policy development. Our team is also highly experienced in handling urgent and sensitive matters, including serious incident investigations, employment disputes, and contractual issues with commissioning bodies.
In an increasingly regulated sector, we also support you through inspections, enforcement actions, and appeals — ensuring your rights are protected and your service users are prioritised throughout. We liaise with regulators, local authorities, and legal representatives to resolve issues constructively and with minimal disruption to the children and young people in your care.

Whether you’re delivering residential care, specialist education, or supported living services for young people transitioning to independence, our legal support helps you operate safely, sustainably, and with integrity.

At the heart of everything we do is a recognition of your role: not just as a provider, but as a protector and advocate for children. We’re here to stand with you — as legal advisors, strategic partners, and champions of the vital work you do.