independent fostering agency bristol Ofsted: Outstanding FSA Hygiene: 5/5 Unclaimed Profile

Action For Children

🏠 Children's Care Home

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for Action for Children Fostering South West. Location postcode is BS7 0BJ.

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN SC031085 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced Never

📋 Capacity & Registration

Registered Manager James Heane
Responsible Individual Colette Ferns
Lead Inspector Louise Bacon, Social Care Inspector
Inspection Dates 20 to 23 November 2023

📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

May 11, 2026
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November 20, 2023
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October 9, 2023
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February 27, 2023
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March 11, 2019
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October 22, 2018
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February 22, 2016
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January 25, 2016
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February 20, 2012
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September 14, 2011
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October 18, 2007
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August 22, 2007
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November 27, 2006
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August 14, 2006
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March 16, 2006
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January 9, 2006
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February 24, 2005
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February 21, 2005
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February 25, 2004
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November 30, 1999
Inspection
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November 30, 1999
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👥 Staff Sentiment & Operational Realities

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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile

B2B Placement Telemetry
0% Risk
Low Risk Stability Index

Stable operational baseline. All core indicators within healthy thresholds.

All risk factors are within normal parameters.

🛡️ Statutory Compliance & Remediation Tracker

The following actions must be taken by the registered provider to comply with statutory standards by the listed deadlines:

Statutory Regulation OVERDUE
The registered person in respect of an independent fostering agency must ensure that— The welfare of children placed or to be placed with foster parents is safeguarded and promoted at all times. (The
📅 Remediation Deadline: February 23, 2024

⚠️ Area Risk Analysis

Low Risk

ONS local area crime rates are below national average.

🌊 Flood Risk Intelligence

Very Low Risk

Environment Agency flood zone monitoring probability rating.

🗺️ Interactive Geospatial Risk & Asset Map

Visualize the facility location relative to nearby registered social care providers (within 5 miles), transport infrastructure links, and local environmental hazards.

Current Facility Nearby Providers Flood Risk Zone

🚇 Infrastructure Score

8
Transit Score
Fuzzy public bus & rail network density rating (1-10)

🌐 Wikipedia Insights

Bristol

Bristol

City and county in England

Bristol is a city and ceremonial county in South West England. It is located on the River Avon, and bordered by Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south with a short coastline on the Bristol Channel to the west. The county includes the majority of the Bristol conurbation, however, the urban area of the city extends into the neighbouring districts of South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, and North Somerset.

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📊 Local Area Stats & Health Trends (bristol)

SEND Tribunal Appeals

Appeal Rate 1.2%
Decisions Upheld 93%
Mediation Rate 25%

OHID Fingertips Public Health

Life Expectancy 81.2 years
Depression Rate 9.5%
Childhood Obesity 21.4%

🍏 Food Hygiene Rating (FSA)

5
Rating: 5 / 5
Last Inspected: 2026-05-18

📞 Contact Information

Street Address Horner Court, 637 Gloucester Road, Horfield (PRINCIPLE OFFICE), Bristol, BS7 0BJ

🏢 Parent Operator Group

ACTION FOR CHILDREN
CRN Number 04764232
HQ Postcode WD188AG
Insolvency Risk active

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Care Leaver Transition & Statutory Support Portal

Connecting care leavers directly to post-18 statutory support, setting-up home grants, local council offers, and independent living preparation tools.

🏛️ Statutory Local Offer: bristol

Statutory Support

Leaving Care Grant (Setting-up Home Allowance)

£2,000

Statutory grant to buy furniture and essentials for your first home.


Council Tax Exemption

Statutory Council Tax exemption applies up to age 21 (varies to 25 depending on local council guidelines).

Higher Education Bursary

Statutory £2,000 Higher Education bursary plus vacation housing support assistance.


PA / Leaving Care Support Team

bristol Council Leaving Care Services - Please contact the local council directly for team details.

📋 Transition & Rights Checklist (Post-18 Planning)

Turning 18 is a big step! The Children Act 1989 guarantees you specific support as a care leaver. Use this checklist to verify your transition planning is on track.

Allocate a Personal Advisor (PA) ▾
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🔍 Corporate Ownership & Financial Transparency Tracker

Companies House CRN: 04764232 | Operator: ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Follow the Money

Corporate Structure Tree Visualizer

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

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Debt-to-Asset Leverage Ratio

Debt Ratio: 75%
Reported Assets £4,200,000
Reported Liabilities £3,150,000

Risk & Insolvency Flags

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