Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) bolton Ofsted: Outstanding FSA Hygiene: 5/5 Unclaimed Profile

Next Stage For Fostering

🏠 Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for Next Stage For Fostering Ltd. Location postcode is BL5 3QJ.

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📈 Historical Rating Trends

Overall Effectiveness
Help & Protection (Safety)
Leaders & Managers (Well-Led)
Outstanding Good Requires Imp. Inadequate Jul 2024 Overall: Outstanding Jul 2024

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN 1241412 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced 2026-08-02 09:12

📋 Capacity & Registration

Registered Manager Lynda Hardman
Responsible Individual Paul O'Rourke
Manager Tenure 106 months
Lead Inspector Michelle Greenhalgh
Inspection Dates 15 to 17 July 2024
🕰️ Historical Management Timeline
Sep 2017 - Present Jeremy Alston (Responsible Individual)

📋 Ofsted Detailed Evaluation Insights

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

  • uf06e The registered person should ensure that they regularly monitor all records kept

📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

July 15, 2024
Ofsted Rated Outstanding
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September 20, 2021
Full inspection
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September 13, 2017
Full inspection
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🕰️ Historical Leadership & Operations

Chronological tracker of regulatory heads, managers, headteachers, and directors appointed to run this provision.

Sep 2017 - Present Current
Lynda Hardman • Registered Manager
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • July 15, 2024: Ofsted Rated Outstanding
  • September 20, 2021: Full inspection
  • September 13, 2017: Full inspection
... - Present Current
Paul O'Rourke • Responsible Individual
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • July 15, 2024: Ofsted Rated Outstanding
  • September 20, 2021: Full inspection
  • September 13, 2017: Full inspection
Sep 2017 - Present Historical
Jeremy Alston • Responsible Individual
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • July 15, 2024: Ofsted Rated Outstanding
  • September 20, 2021: Full inspection
  • September 13, 2017: Full inspection

👥 Staff Sentiment & Operational Realities

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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile

6 of 11 signals assessed
6% Risk
Low Risk High confidence

Below the watchlist threshold, but the indicators below were found across the 6 of 11 signals we were able to assess.

⚠️ 1 risk indicator
  • No inspection recorded for 24 months - the published judgement may no longer reflect current practice.
✔ Positive indicators
  • No open statutory requirements on the most recent inspection report.
  • Rated Outstanding at the most recent inspection.
  • Safeguarding sub-domain rated Outstanding.
  • Registered manager in post 106 months.
  • Parent operator shows no insolvency filings.
5 signals could not be assessed
  • Rating trajectory - fewer than two graded inspections on the timeline.
  • Manager turnover - changes have only been tracked since July 30, 2026; no earlier history exists.
  • Registration status - not recorded.
  • Staff sentiment - fewer than 3 verified reviews in the last six months.
  • Area deprivation - this postcode has not been geocoded yet.

Derived from published Ofsted and CQC judgements, statutory requirements listed on inspection reports, and verified staff reviews. This is a directory-generated indicator, not a regulator judgement. Recalculated 1 second ago.

⚠️ Area Risk Analysis

Neighbourhood context
Not yet assessed

Area crime data has not been retrieved for this postcode yet.

Sources: police.uk street-level crime API and MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation. Crime is recorded at the neighbourhood level and does not describe the provision itself.

🌊 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

Bolton

Bolton

Town in Greater Manchester, England

Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester in England. In the foothills of the West Pennine Moors, Bolton is between Manchester, Blackburn, Wigan, Bury and Salford. It is surrounded by several towns and villages that form the wider borough, of which Bolton is the administrative centre. The town is within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire.

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📊 Local Area Stats & Health Trends (bolton)

SEND Tribunal Appeals

Appeal Rate 1.72%
Decisions Upheld 98%
Mediation Rate 31%

OHID Fingertips Public Health

Life Expectancy 79.8 years
Depression Rate 12.1%
Childhood Obesity 20%

🍏 Food Hygiene Rating (FSA)

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

📞 Contact Information

Street Address Comtech House, 28 Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3QJ

🏢 Parent Operator Group

NEXT STAGE FOR FOSTERING
CRN Number 09860746
HQ Postcode BL53QJ
Insolvency Risk active

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🏡 Welcome To My Home Guide

Transitioning to a new home is a big step! Here is an interactive, friendly guide showing you how we support children moving into Next Stage For Fostering.

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🔒 Know Your Rights:
👍 Right to be Safe: You have the absolute right to feel safe and protected at all times.
🗣️ Right to be Heard: You can voice your feelings, and staff must listen to your wishes.

🚗 Family Visitation & Transit Hub

Supporting families during contact meetings. Plan routes and search transit connections below.

📍 Facility Address: Comtech House, 28 Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3QJ
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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: bolton

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

bolton 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: 09860746 | Operator: NEXT STAGE FOR FOSTERING

Follow the Money

Corporate Structure Tree Visualizer

NEXT STAGE FOR FOSTERING Ms Lynda Hardman Mr Paul James O'Rourke

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Risk & Insolvency Flags

No active financial compliance risks or flags found.