Expert in Supported Accommodation | CEO of Inicio Group | Trauma informed practice | ACEs | Child Development | Leaving care transitions | Entrepreneur | Ofsted cover art

Expert in Supported Accommodation | CEO of Inicio Group | Trauma informed practice | ACEs | Child Development | Leaving care transitions | Entrepreneur | Ofsted

Expert in Supported Accommodation | CEO of Inicio Group | Trauma informed practice | ACEs | Child Development | Leaving care transitions | Entrepreneur | Ofsted

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David Thompson has held a number of roles working in children’s social care and started his own business at the age of 24. David shares what he believes makes good quality practice, especially for supported accommodation services. We discuss the importance of trauma informed practice and understanding child development and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). David highlights the opportunities and challenges facing the supported accommodation sector, especially considering new Ofsted regulations. David stresses the importance of “collaboration over competition” and shares how he is working to improve standards and outcomes for children and young people on a local, regional and national level.

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