Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) stockton-on-tees Ofsted: Good FSA Hygiene: 5/5 Unclaimed Profile

A1 Foster Care

🏠 Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for A1 Foster Care. Location postcode is DL1 4QZ.

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📈 Historical Rating Trends

Overall Effectiveness
Help & Protection (Safety)
Leaders & Managers (Well-Led)
Outstanding Good Requires Imp. Inadequate Mar 2026 Overall: Good Mar 2026

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN 1232379 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced 2026-08-02 08:56

📋 Capacity & Registration

Owner / Trustee Jan Anderson
Registered Manager Barbara Thompson
Responsible Individual Janis Anderson
Manager Tenure 85 months
Lead Inspector Joanne Wallis
Inspection Dates 16 to 20 March 2026
🕰️ Historical Management Timeline
Jan 2018 - Jun 2019 Janis Anderson (Registered Manager)

📋 Ofsted Detailed Evaluation Insights

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

  • uf06e The registered person should ensure that the written report on the person's

📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

March 16, 2026
Ofsted Rated Good
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August 19, 2024
Full inspection
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May 22, 2023
Full inspection
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June 17, 2019
Full inspection
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January 23, 2018
Full inspection
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🕰️ Historical Leadership & Operations

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

May 2023 - Present Current
Jan Anderson • Owner / Proprietor
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • March 16, 2026: Ofsted Rated Good
  • August 19, 2024: Full inspection
  • May 22, 2023: Full inspection
Jun 2019 - Present Current
Barbara Thompson • Registered Manager
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • March 16, 2026: Ofsted Rated Good
  • August 19, 2024: Full inspection
  • May 22, 2023: Full inspection
  • June 17, 2019: Full inspection
Jan 2018 - Present Current
Janis Anderson • Responsible Individual
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • March 16, 2026: Ofsted Rated Good
  • August 19, 2024: Full inspection
  • May 22, 2023: Full inspection
  • June 17, 2019: Full inspection
  • January 23, 2018: Full inspection
Jan 2018 - Jun 2019 Historical
Janis Anderson • Registered Manager
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • June 17, 2019: Full inspection
  • January 23, 2018: Full inspection

👥 Staff Sentiment & Operational Realities

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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile

5 of 11 signals assessed
8% Risk
Low Risk Moderate confidence

Below the watchlist threshold, but the indicators below were found across the 5 of 11 signals we were able to assess.

⚠️ 1 risk indicator
  • Ofsted judged the effectiveness of leaders and managers as Requires Improvement To Be Good.
✔ Positive indicators
  • No open statutory requirements on the most recent inspection report.
  • Rated Good at the most recent inspection.
  • Safeguarding sub-domain rated Good.
  • Last inspected March 16, 2026 - the published judgement is current.
  • Registered manager in post 85 months.
6 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.
  • Operator solvency - no parent operator is linked to this provision.
  • 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 3 hours 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

Stockton-on-Tees

Stockton-on-Tees

Town in County Durham, England

Stockton-on-Tees is a market town in County Durham, England, with a population of 84,815 at the 2021 census. It gives its name to and is the largest settlement in the wider Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. It is part of Teesside and the Tees Valley, on the northern bank of the River Tees.

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📊 Local Area Stats & Health Trends (stockton-on-tees)

SEND Tribunal Appeals

Appeal Rate 1.96%
Decisions Upheld 94%
Mediation Rate 43%

OHID Fingertips Public Health

Life Expectancy 81 years
Depression Rate 13.3%
Childhood Obesity 21.2%

🍏 Food Hygiene Rating (FSA)

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

📞 Contact Information

Street Address Unit 15, Evans Business Centre, Lingfield Way, Darlington, DL1 4QZ

🏢 Parent Operator Group

Janis Anderson
HQ Postcode Unknown

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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 A1 Foster Care.

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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: Unit 15, Evans Business Centre, Lingfield Way, Darlington, DL1 4QZ
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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: stockton-on-tees

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

stockton-on-tees 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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Council Tax Exemption Check ▾
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