Safer services.
Brighter futures.
Practical guidance, operational support and independent oversight for children's residential care providers.
Care
Children at the centre
Compliance
Standards you can trust
Confidence
Stronger, more sustainable services
Expert support at every stage.
Whether you're setting up a new service, looking to improve an existing one, or need independent oversight, we provide practical, experienced support tailored to your needs.
Setting up a service
End-to-end support to get your service registration-ready. From planning and policies to staffing, property readiness and Ofsted preparation.
Find out moreImproving a service
Audits, quality assurance, mock inspections, management development and operational support to help you deliver the best outcomes.
Find out moreOversight & assurance
Responsible Individual services, Regulation 44 independent visits and ongoing governance support to ensure your service remains safe, compliant and well run.
Find out moreReal-world experience. A practical approach.
I'm Mark Easie, Founder of Advocate Better Care. With over 15 years in children's residential care, I understand the challenges providers face because I've lived them. I combine hands-on experience with a clear, practical approach to help you create safe, compliant and supportive environments where children and young people can thrive.
My Story
Better care starts with the right support.
Mark Easie
Director
More than advice. A partner in better care.
We work alongside providers to solve problems, build capability and create lasting, positive change.
Practical & pragmatic
Real solutions, not theory.
Tailored to you
Support that fits your service and goals.
Trusted expertise
15+ years in the sector.
Focused on outcomes
Better care for children and young people.
Changing lives through better care.
“I have had the privilege of working closely with Mark and I can confidently say that his support has been invaluable, both to me as a registered manager and to our children's residential home as a whole.”
Nikki Hives
Registered Manager, GAC Family Services Ltd
Safer environments
for children and young people
Stronger, more capable teams
with the right support
Services that are inspection-ready
and future-focused
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Not sure exactly what support you need?
That's fine. Tell us where you are, what you're trying to establish or improve, and where you're getting stuck. The first conversation is about understanding your situation and identifying the most useful next step.