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The Willow Tree Group

Guiding Hearts Together

The Willow Tree Group

Guiding Hearts Together

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Guiding Hearts 
Together.

Get in touch today for a free, no obligation discussion about how we can support children's homes to thrive through strong reflective leadership, care and connection. 

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UK Children's Home Sector

Guiding Hearts 
Together.

Get in touch today for a free, no obligation discussion about how we can support children's homes to thrive through strong reflective leadership, care and connection. 

100% Accredited & Insured

100% UK Care Compliant

Quality-Led, Evidence-Informed

Over 24 Years of Experience

Providing tailored solutions in consultancy, mentorship & development in the UK Children's Homes Sector

A Message from Our Founder

Hear from Sharon as she shares why The Willow tree Group exists and how we support Children's Homes with integrity and purpose. 

A Welcome Message

We understand the real challenges faced by Registered Managers, Responsible Individuals and frontline teams, and our role is to walk alongside them.

Tailored Solutions

Tailored Consultancy, Mentorship & Development

Tailored Solutions

Consultancy

Our consultancy service provides comprehensive support for children's homes at every stage of development and operational management.

Mentorship

Our mentorship service provides tailored support for Registered Managers, Responsible Individuals, and leadership teams working within children's homes.

Development

Our leadership development programme is designed to develop confident, skilled managers who can lead children's homes with clarity, purpose, and a strong...

Consultancy

Our consultancy service provides comprehensive support for children's homes at every stage of development and operational management.

Mentorship

Our mentorship service provides tailored support for Registered Managers, Responsible Individuals, and leadership teams working within children's homes.

Development

Our leadership development programme is designed to develop confident, skilled managers who can lead children's homes with clarity, purpose, and a strong...

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

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"When we were facing a period of crisis and regulatory difficulty, Sharon stepped in and provided the clear, firm guidance required."

Alison Hinton, AH Consultants

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

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"Sharon is a truly transformational leader. She provided the vision and pragmatic support we needed to dramatically improve staff retention and financial viability."

Jayney Nascimento, Advanced Childcare

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

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"Working with Sharon fundamentally shifted our approach to quality. Her strategic oversight was instrumental in stabilizing our senior team, resulting in a 100% 'Good'."

Mike McBride, Price Training

Accredited By Leading Institutions ✔️

Ready To Transform?

Find Out About Our Services

Message us today for tailored solutions that will help your service thrive. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Ready To Transform?

How We Work

Person-centred at every level

Integrity and professionalism

Collaborative support

Reflective practice

We keep the needs and rights of young people at the heart of all we do, prioritising dignity, safety and empowerment in every recommedation and

We act with honesty, accountability and ethical clarity, maintaining the highest standards in our work and partnerships.

We believe in working with, not for - building trust, listening deeply, and enabling others to grow their confidence and capability.

We champion critical thinking and learning from experience, fostering environments where teams can reflect, adapt and improve with purpose.

Purpose

To strengthen the UK children’s homes sector by supporting leaders & teams to deliver safe, sustainable, high-quality care. We exist to make excellent care achievable through holistic, practical & evidence-driven support that improves everyday practice and outcomes.

Vision

To see a children's homes sector where reflective leadership, compassionate practice and strong organisational foundations are normalised, not exceptional - where every home thrives through clarity, capability, and connection.

Mission

We provide tailored consultancy, mentorship and training to RM's, RI's and leadership teams, supporting growth with integrity and expertise. We work alongside services to strengthen leadership, enhance quality and embed sustainable, compliant practice.

Our Guiding Principles

Our Values

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We don't just advise on theory; we deliver practical, proven solutions built on years of success.

About Sharon

Get To Know Me

My career in children's services began on the frontline, serving as a successful Registered Manager for 5 years. It was during this time that I discovered my passion for stabilising struggling services, specializing in crisis management and turning three homes around. This hands-on, operational expertise is what grounds my strategic consultancy today.

My Qualifications

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Development

Diploma Level 5 Leadership & Management

Level 3 Advanced Safeguarding

Strategic Leadership & Operational Managemenr

Learn More About Me

Accredited By Leading Institutions ✔️

About Sharon

Get To Know Me

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My career in children's services began on the frontline, serving as a successful Registered Manager for 5 years. It was during this time that I discovered my passion for stabilising struggling services, specializing in crisis management and turning three homes around. This hands-on, operational expertise is what grounds my strategic consultancy today.

My Qualifications

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Development

Diploma Level 5 Leadership & Management

Level 3 Advanced Safeguarding

Strategic Leadership & Operational Managemenr

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We don't just advise on theory; we deliver practical, proven solutions built on years of success.

Learn More About Me

Accredited By Leading Institutions ✔️

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