Fevaca Conference 2026: The Future of Residential Childcare

We are back again, after the huge success of 2025, ready to announce the FEVACA conference of 2026 focused on residential children’s homes and supported accommodation:

Residential childcare has faced decades of criticism—from traditional large children’s homes to a trend for solo provision and more recently, supported accommodation. The Global charter published in 2025 by the UK Government stated ‘young people say their experience of living in institutions “leaves lifelong challenges and we don’t want another generation to suffer the same fate”

Yet the sector continues to care for some of the most vulnerable children in society, many of whom are clear in exactly what they do want. The conference will explore the realities facing those who commission, manage, experience and deliver residential care today, asking what the sector truly needs to move forward and sharing the lessons learnt by the people in the know

What is the Future of Residential Childcare in the UK?

Evidence & Learning to Inform our Choices

Drawing on policy developments, practice experience, and developing models, the conference intends to examine key challenges including workforce stability, leadership pressures on managers, therapeutic approaches, and the relationship between providers and commissioners. It will also reflect on the different regulatory and practice approaches across the four UK nations and consider lessons from supported accommodation three years after registration.

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Ultimately, the conference aims to enable attendees to leave with practical solutions for residential services to better meet children’s needs now and in the future

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