By incorporating these principles into our governance framework, we set a standard for ethical business practices, inspiring others to follow suit in championing diversity, inclusivity and equality within the broader corporate landscape.
We measure and report on these issues using a combination of quantitative and qualitative performance metrics ranging from non-financial analytics, surveys, third party regulatory inspections and stakeholder feedback. Our governance structures are the foundation for ensuring we have in place assessment of systems, policies and practices against the National Quality Standards and the National Regulations, we identify areas that may require improvement and we promote organisational ethos.
Annual Quality Report
Our Annual Quality Report represents our ongoing commitment to providing high quality, therapeutically informed residential services to children and young people across the island of Ireland. It allows us to reflect on the year passed, and set out our goals and objectives for the future of Ashdale Care.
Governance Structure
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Appointed as CEO during 2023, Caroline has over 13 years’ experience in the children’s residential care sector. Caroline is responsible for developing and implementing the overall strategy, with positive organisational culture and values at the core.
Caroline, a Chartered Accountant by profession, is passionate about redefining
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Kerry has significant experience in overseeing the quality of care provided by the organisation, with over 20 years in the field. Her role in leading the oversight of internal governance, chairing the Governance Committee, managing the compliance and training department demonstrates her commitment to ensuring high standards and compliance within the organisation.
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Tara’s career has progressed from joining in October 2021 to taking on the Head of Care position in September 2022 and subsequently the Director of Care role in September 2023 where she leads operations across all homes.
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Since joining Ashdale Care in early 2023, Ronan has implemented a service-wide Developmental Trauma Training Programme, has overseen the design of Ashdale’s Model of Therapeutic Support, has reconfigured and grown the Therapeutic Support Team and has set up the Ashdale Learning Hub, providing an innovative educational and therapeutic support programme.
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Phil is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 20 years post qualification experience in senior financial roles. Coming into Ashdale, Phil is focused on utilising his experience to help support the growing organisation to increase the level of residential and therapeutic support for young people in residential care.
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Focused on aligning HR strategies with organisational goals, Eileen has led a variety of initiatives to navigate strategic shifts, led reorganisations, and fostered inclusive cultures amidst the pandemic. Eileen’s expertise includes leadership, talent management, HR strategy, DEI initiatives, and crisis management. She is dedicated to the retention and engagement of Ashdale Care employees.
Compliance and Standards
Strong in-house quality and governance procedures result in continuously positive external inspection reviews and means all homes are registered without conditions. Tusla manages the registration, inspection and
monitoring of children’s facilities in Ireland.
The Alternative Care Inspection and Monitoring Service (ACIMS) conducts the inspections and is one of the regulatory services which is a sub-directorate of the Quality Assurance Directorate within TUSLA. The National Standard for Children’s Residential Centres, 2018 (HIQA) provides the current framework against which inspections are carried out and provides the criteria against which centre structures and care practices are examined.
We are dedicated to further enhancing our governance structures to ensure the utmost compliance with regulations and national standards.Our commitment remains unwavering in delivering high-quality care and fostering positive outcomes for the young people under our care.
Our commitment to quality
Discover our dedication in action. Download our Quality Report and explore how we uphold excellence in every aspect of our compassionate service to children and young people.
