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Capstone Foster Care (south East)

🏠 Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for Capstone Foster Care UK. Location postcode is E15 2SP.

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📈 Historical Rating Trends

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

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN SC038134 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced 2026-08-02 03:53

📋 Capacity & Registration

Responsible Individual Debbie Tomlinson
Registered Manager Sandeep Massey
Manager Tenure 21 months
Lead Inspector Angela Reid
Inspection Dates 14 to 18 October 2024
🕰️ Historical Management Timeline
Dec 2021 - Oct 2024 Steven Blackwood (Responsible Individual)
Dec 2021 - Oct 2024 Sandeep Birha (Registered Manager)
May 2017 - Dec 2021 Seamus Jennings (Responsible Individual)
May 2017 - Dec 2021 Olwyn Skinner (Registered Manager)

📋 Ofsted Detailed Evaluation Insights

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

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📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

October 14, 2024
Ofsted Rated Good
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December 13, 2021
Full inspection
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May 22, 2017
Full inspection
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February 8, 2016
Full inspection
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May 25, 2012
Full inspection
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October 18, 2007
Full inspection
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July 3, 2006
Inspection
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May 23, 2005
Inspection
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May 18, 2004
Inspection
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🕰️ Historical Leadership & Operations

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

Oct 2024 - Present Current
Debbie Tomlinson • Responsible Individual
“Updated by chronological auto-sync on 2026-08-01 12:55:36.”
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • October 14, 2024: Ofsted Rated Good
Oct 2024 - Present Current
Sandeep Massey • Registered Manager
“Updated by chronological auto-sync on 2026-08-01 12:55:36.”
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • October 14, 2024: Ofsted Rated Good
Dec 2021 - Oct 2024 Historical
Steven Blackwood • Responsible Individual
“Updated by chronological auto-sync on 2026-08-01 12:55:36.”
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • October 14, 2024: Ofsted Rated Good
  • December 13, 2021: Full inspection
Dec 2021 - Oct 2024 Historical
Sandeep Birha • Registered Manager
“Updated by chronological auto-sync on 2026-08-01 12:55:36.”
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • October 14, 2024: Ofsted Rated Good
  • December 13, 2021: Full inspection
May 2017 - Dec 2021 Historical
Seamus Jennings • Responsible Individual
“Updated by chronological auto-sync on 2026-08-01 12:55:36.”
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • December 13, 2021: Full inspection
  • May 22, 2017: Full inspection
May 2017 - Dec 2021 Historical
Olwyn Skinner • Registered Manager
“Updated by chronological auto-sync on 2026-08-01 12:55:36.”
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • December 13, 2021: Full inspection
  • May 22, 2017: Full inspection

👥 Staff Sentiment & Operational Realities

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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile

6 of 11 signals assessed
5% 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
  • Registered manager has been in post 21 months.
✔ 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 October 14, 2024 - the published judgement is current.
  • 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

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

🚇 Infrastructure Score

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

📊 Local Area Stats & Health Trends (dartford)

SEND Tribunal Appeals

Appeal Rate 3.02%
Decisions Upheld 90%
Mediation Rate 36%

OHID Fingertips Public Health

Life Expectancy 80.3 years
Depression Rate 13.6%
Childhood Obesity 20.5%

🍏 Food Hygiene Rating (FSA)

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

📞 Contact Information

Street Address Unit 347, Stratford Workshops, Burford Road, London, E15 2SP

🏢 Parent Operator Group

CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTH EAST)
CRN Number 04486203
HQ Postcode B604AL
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 Capstone Foster Care (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: Unit 347, Stratford Workshops, Burford Road, London, E15 2SP
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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: dartford

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

dartford 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: 04486203 | Operator: CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTH EAST)

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CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTH EA.. Capstone Foster Care Limited

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Risk & Insolvency Flags

No active financial compliance risks or flags found.