About Quality Protects Children

At QPC we strive to deliver a consistent and transparent service.

Sadly, in many cases, the fragmentation that young people in care have experienced is mirrored by inconsistencies within the care system. We believe that every young person in care deserves to be offered the opportunity to make sense of their situation. That means being honest and open with young people: empowering their Voice.

We endeavour to put our young people’s voices at the centre of services and adopt a whole-system approach that looks at the multiple levels of causality that have led to the child being placed in care.

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Anthony Nolan

Safeguarding Lead and Director

Tony qualified as a social worker in the 1980s before completing his Master’s in Social Work Studies and a degree in Family Law from Keele. He has extensive experience in social work (in-take and long-term teams) and residential childcare.

Tony has been an active campaigner, opposing Clause 28, supporting the Albert Kennedy Trust, and establishing the first NAYPIC group in Lancashire and early editions of Who Cares magazine for children in care. Frustrated by system barriers preventing quick, creative solutions for young people, Tony left the local authority and co-founded Quality Protects Children in 2000. He is passionate about the company and, through the energy of the staff, aims to provide the best care possible to the young people they serve.

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Gary Shillcock

Service Manager

Gary has worked with children and young people since 2001. He has experience of establishing, managing and developing projects aimed at supporting vulnerable children and young people. Prior to undertaking the Service Manager role, he was a registered manager of one of our homes. He now supports all home managers in the delivery of our service. He has a Diploma in Youth and Community Studies, with a Level 5 in Leadership and management within Health and Social Care. Furthermore, he is a safeguarding lead and is trained in suicide intervention; mental health first aid and other relevant areas.

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