Guiding Growth is dedicated to transforming children's homes through quality assurance, training, and consultancy. Our tailored services aim to elevate outcomes, strengthen teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. With a solid foundation of frontline experience and regulatory insight, we empower services to grow, improve, and thrive in their mission to provide exceptional care and outcomes for Children and young people.
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Tailored Support Services to suit youDriving Standards. Inspiring Teams. Improving Outcomes for Children and Young People
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Level 2 physical intervention trainingLevel 2 Training for Children’s Residential Settings
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"Working with David has been an excellent experience. He consistently demonstrates professionalism, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of safeguarding and the needs of children and families.
David remains child-focused in all aspects of his work and is dedicated to achieving positive outcomes. His guidance in reflective practice, staff development, and troubleshooting has been particularly valuable.
He is highly knowledgeable, collaborative, and delivers high-quality reports and assessments in a timely manner. A pleasure to work with."
"I’ve had the privilege of working closely with David Stevenson for over 12 years in the residential childcare sector.
David is an experienced, principled, and highly capable leader who brings integrity, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to child-centred care.
His leadership was instrumental in the development and success of a therapeutic children’s home, achieving two consecutive Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
David excels in applying safeguarding and regulatory standards with clarity and compassion, and he creates nurturing, reflective environments where children and teams can thrive.
A true professional—dedicated, reliable, and impactful—David would be an exceptional asset to any organisation."
"Dave consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of children’s social care, regulatory compliance, and best practices in safeguarding.
His work is firmly rooted in a child-centred approach, always prioritising the needs, rights, and voices of young people. As he builds his independent consultancy profile,
He is a valuable asset to any organisation committed to providing safe, nurturing, and effective care for children and young people."
