ICHA

ICHA Conference 2010: 'The Need for Quality Residential Care'.
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Why join us

• The National Contract.
• Changes in the market place.
• New commissioning patterns.
• The New Childrens Bill.
• The revision of the National Minimum Standards.
• Lack of stability of placements.
• Annual Uplifts.
• Recruitment, training and retention of our workforce.

Why ICHA? Because ICHA is actively involved in promoting the needs of the sector and the children and young people who benefit from our services, by:

• Representing 60 % of independent provision;
• 73 member organisations, 316 children's homes and 1288 beds in total (and growing!).
• Meeting with Ministers and Government officials.
• Political lobbying so that the voice of the sector is heard.
• Responding to Government papers and consultations.
• Being represented on National and Regional bodies such as the National Contract Steering Group and the National Consultation Forum for Ofsted.
• Working closely with respected bodies such as NCERCC, CRB and the Welsh Assembly.
• Having ongoing dialogue with relevant agencies such as Ofsted,DCSF, CSIW and local Authorities.
• Organising an annual national conference to highlight our activities and concerns.

Additional Benefits 'United we Stand - Divided we fall'. By joining, you will:

• Become a member of a National Body with an extensive range of knowledge and experience.
• Be able to express your views through an organisation that isconsulted by key policy and decision makers.
• Have access, via the website, weekly bulletin, quarterly newsletter and meetings to advice and assistance on key issues, through articles, useful links and discussion forums.
• Have a link with Children's organisations such as A National Voice.
• Be able to meet and share information with fellow members who may be facing similar challenges.
• Benefit from being part of an organisation that employs an Executive Officer, aims to develop ongoing communication with its members and has a Members Committee that works tirelessly on your behalf.
• Be kept up to date on developments within the sector.

If you are currently registered with Ofsted as a Children's Home, you can request a membership pack by:

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