NCERCC = research and theory: policy and practice of Residential Child CareThe work of NCERCC is to provide evidence informed practice and policy, theory and research that will improve practice and support continuous improvement .Its focus is practice and practitioners and setting and sharing of good practiceNCERCC has its focus on homes, the Registered Manager and the practitioners.The return of the Children's Residential Network, connecting every children's home across England, is designed to support the sharing of practice, and in 2020 to support the establishment of a professional association for Registered Managers.NCERCC is concerned with creating Connection + Communication + Community.Practitioners connecting, communicating as part of an active community.Support of and development for Residential Child Care by people involved in and with residential child care.Jonathan Stanley, Principal Partner has been involved in and with residential care for 45 years.NCERCC works with all sectors, local authority, private and voluntary organisations.NCERCC = regional groups/meetings, national conference, newsletters, analysis, commentary, websites, blogs, vlogs,