FEVACA

📢 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Another incredible speaker joins our ever exciting lineup - please welcome back the amazing Brian Hogan!

Thom Garfat once said relational care isn’t rocket science, but it is more complicated than that. Brian's presentation explores what relational care looks like in practice, drawing on experience to consider what managers and practitioners can do. It covers team wellbeing, setting expectations, restorative and reflective practice, and key theory, alongside Frank Delano’s “money in the bank” approach to relationships. It also highlights the importance of praise and sincere apology, using storytelling and real-world examples, with opportunities for discussion and shared reflection.

Brian Hogan brings over 36 years of public sector experience, specialising in secure residential care and leadership development. A former CEO with extensive governance experience, he now focuses on mentoring, reflective practice, and supporting emotionally safe team environments. His relational approach bridges theory and practice, helping professionals navigate the emotional demands of care work with resilience and compassion.

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We are thrilled to share the outcome of our latest Ofsted inspection at Ammolite House!

Ofsted Inspection Outcome: Good in all areas

The report highlighted the high quality of individualised care, effective safeguarding practices, and stable leadership that continues to drive meaningful, positive change.

A huge well done to the entire Ammolite House team for their continued hard work, and most importantly, for their unwavering dedication to the wellbeing of the young people in our care.

Well done, Team Ammolite!

What does it mean to be an ally?

We are midway through pride month and we wanted to share a simple way to check that you are being the best ally you can be!

A — Accept people for who they are.
L — Listen to LGBTQ+ voices and experiences.
L — Learn about the community, its history, and current challenges.
Y — Yield the spotlight when appropriate, using your voice to support rather than speak over others.

What it means to be an ally:
An ally actively supports and respects LGBTQ+ people, stands against discrimination, remains open to learning, and helps create spaces where everyone can be safe, included, and valued.

📢 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

It's Friday which means we have the pleasure of sharing another incredible speaker - Tom Ellison !

We are so happy to have Tom joining us this year to explore how anxiety is experienced in organisations working with those who have both experienced and act out trauma. There will be a particular focus on the projection and containment of anxiety and how leaders can support individuals and organisational systems to improve their ability to contain and process anxiety.

Tom Ellison has over 30 years’ experience in children’s residential care, education and clinical support, including more than 20 years in senior leadership roles. He is recognised for leading specialist services for young people with complex needs and successfully improving struggling organisations.

Tom founded Ellison Lynd Consulting to support local authorities and providers of children’s services and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director for three organisations. In 2025, he founded Elevate Professional Development, delivering leadership training and development for the children’s residential care sector.

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National Centre for Excellence in Residential Child Care

10 Ways to Be an Ally This Pride Month 🌈

At Fevaca, we're committed to creating environments where every young person feels safe, respected, and valued for who they are.

Here are 10 simple ways to support LGBTQ+ young people in our children's homes and supported accommodation services:

- Listen without judgment

- Use their chosen name and pronouns

- Keep learning about LGBTQ+ experiences

- Challenge discrimination when you see it

- Celebrate diversity and inclusion

- Create safe, welcoming spaces

- Respect privacy and confidentiality

- Show visible signs of support

- Advocate for their rights and needs

- Be supportive all year round!

Small actions can make a lasting difference. This Pride Month, and every month, let's continue building spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and empowered to be themselves.

💜 Happy Pride Month from everyone at Fevaca.

📢 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

We couldn’t keep it to ourselves any longer! We are thrilled to announce the first of our incredible speakers for the 2026 Fevaca Conference on “The Future of Residential Childcare in the UK”.

We are delighted to welcome back Jonathan Stanley , who will be joining us again this year to explore how terms frequently used interchangeably by providers, social workers, and commissioners are, in fact, distinct and why that distinction matters.

Clarity in language is essential, with direct implications for the primary task, organisational culture, and the role and function set out in the Statement of Purpose. It also impacts matching and referral processes. Jonathan’s session will address the key question: How do we clarify what we do, and why is it important?

Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we are very much looking forward to him sharing his insights at this year’s conference.

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National Centre for Excellence in Residential Child Care

🚨 Looking for a Career That Makes a Difference? 🚨

Every day is an opportunity to positively impact a young person's life.

FEVACA is expanding, and we're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team as Residential Children's Support Workers across Suffolk, Essex, Bedford, Cambridgeshire, and High Wycombe.

💙 What you can expect:
✅ Starting salary from £31,800+
✅ No experience required – full training provided
✅ Ongoing learning and development opportunities
✅ Clear pathways for career progression
✅ Meaningful work that changes lives
✅ A supportive team with a therapeutic approach

If you're caring, resilient, and ready to start a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're new to the sector or looking for your next opportunity, FEVACA will support you every step of the way.

📧 Send your CV to [email protected]
🌐 Find out more at www.fevaca.co.uk/work-with-us/

👉 Your experience isn't what matters most – your passion to make a difference is.

Happy Pride Month from all of us at Fevaca! 🌈

At Fevaca, nothing is more important than ensuring our young people and staff feel a true sense of belonging, acceptance, and inclusion.

This Pride Month, we celebrate diversity, support our LGBTQ+ community, and reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces where everyone can be themselves and feel valued.

We wish everyone a joyful and meaningful Pride Month — because love is love. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

🎟️ FREE LOCAL AUTHORITY TICKETS AVAILABLE 🎟️

Are you part of a Local Authority?

We have a limited number of FREE tickets available for Local Authority professionals to join the conversation on the future of UK residential care at this year’s conference.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of UK residential care.

Tickets are extremely limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To secure your place, email: [email protected]

Are you a new or small residential care provider?

At FEVACA, we believe development opportunities should be accessible to everyone

That’s why we’ve reserved 5 tickets for small providers to attend our 2026 Conference on the Future of UK Residential Care.

You may be eligible if you:
✔ Run 1 Supported Accommodation service or 1 Children’s Home
✔ Support fewer than 4 young people
✔ Have been registered for less than 1 year

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

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