Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) thanet Ofsted: Good FSA Hygiene: 5/5 Unclaimed Profile

Action for Children Fostering South East

🏠 Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for Action for Children Fostering South East. Location postcode is WD18 8AG.

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📈 Historical Rating Trends

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

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN SC038534 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced 2026-08-02 03:33

📋 Capacity & Registration

Registered Manager Kevin White
Responsible Individual Colette Ferns
Lead Inspector Rosemary Chapman
Inspection Dates 15 to 19 July 2024

📋 Ofsted Detailed Evaluation Insights

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

  • uf06e The registered person should ensure that there is careful pre-placement planning,

📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

July 15, 2024
Ofsted Rated Good
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October 18, 2021
Full inspection
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July 4, 2017
Full inspection
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May 20, 2013
Full inspection
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August 7, 2012
Full inspection
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August 23, 2007
Full inspection
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January 23, 2007
Inspection
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February 20, 2006
Inspection
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March 1, 2005
Inspection
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January 20, 2004
Inspection
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👥 Staff Sentiment & Operational Realities

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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile

5 of 11 signals assessed
6% 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
  • 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 Good at the most recent inspection.
  • Safeguarding sub-domain rated Good.
  • Parent operator shows no insolvency filings.
6 signals could not be assessed
  • Rating trajectory - fewer than two graded inspections on the timeline.
  • Manager tenure - not recorded.
  • 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

Thanet

Topics referred to by the same term

Thanet may refer to:Isle of Thanet, a former island, now a peninsula, at the most easterly point of Kent, England Thanet District, a local government district containing the island Thanet College, former name of East Kent College Thanet Canal, a short branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Earl of Thanet, a title in the Peerage of England created in 1628 Thanet Formation, a geological formation found in the London Basin of southeastern England HMS Thanet (H29), an S-class destroyer of the Royal Navy Thanet Wind Farm, an offshore wind farm 7 miles off the coast of Thanet district in Kent, England

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📊 Local Area Stats & Health Trends (thanet)

SEND Tribunal Appeals

Appeal Rate 1.9%
Decisions Upheld 94%
Mediation Rate 40%

OHID Fingertips Public Health

Life Expectancy 82.7 years
Depression Rate 13%
Childhood Obesity 22.9%

🍏 Food Hygiene Rating (FSA)

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

📞 Contact Information

Street Address 3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AG

🏢 Parent Operator Group

ACTION FOR CHILDREN
CRN Number 04764232
HQ Postcode WD188AG
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 Action for Children Fostering South East.

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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: 3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AG
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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: thanet

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

thanet 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.

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Council Tax Exemption Check ▾
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🔍 Corporate Ownership & Financial Transparency Tracker

Companies House CRN: 04764232 | Operator: ACTION FOR CHILDREN

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Corporate Structure Tree Visualizer

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

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Risk & Insolvency Flags

No active financial compliance risks or flags found.