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

North West Fostering

🏠 Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for North West Fostering. Location postcode is M6 5FW.

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📈 Historical Rating Trends

Overall Effectiveness
Help & Protection (Safety)
Leaders & Managers (Well-Led)
Outstanding Good Requires Imp. Inadequate Dec 2025 Overall: Good Dec 2025

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN 1226858 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced 2026-08-02 03:36

📋 Capacity & Registration

Registered Manager Adrienne Cronin
Responsible Individual Colette Ferns
Manager Tenure 49 months
Lead Inspector Sarah Huntbatch
Inspection Dates 16 to 18 December 2025
🕰️ Historical Management Timeline
Sep 2018 - Jun 2022 Suzanne Parsons (Registered Manager)
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 Helen McKee (Responsible Individual)

📋 Ofsted Detailed Evaluation Insights

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

  • uf06e The registered person should aim to recruit sufficient foster carers to be

📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

December 16, 2025
Ofsted Rated Good
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June 13, 2022
Full inspection
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September 10, 2018
Full inspection
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July 17, 2017
Full inspection
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🕰️ Historical Leadership & Operations

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

Jun 2022 - Present Current
Adrienne Cronin • Registered Manager
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • December 16, 2025: Ofsted Rated Good
  • June 13, 2022: Full inspection
Jun 2022 - Present Current
Colette Ferns • Responsible Individual
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • December 16, 2025: Ofsted Rated Good
  • June 13, 2022: Full inspection
Sep 2018 - Jun 2022 Historical
Suzanne Parsons • Registered Manager
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • June 13, 2022: Full inspection
  • September 10, 2018: Full inspection
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 Historical
Helen McKee • Responsible Individual
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • June 13, 2022: Full inspection
  • September 10, 2018: Full inspection
  • July 17, 2017: Full inspection

👥 Staff Sentiment & Operational Realities

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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile

5 of 11 signals assessed
0% Risk
Low Risk Moderate confidence

No elevated risk indicators across the 5 of 11 signals we were able to assess.

No risk indicators found across the 5 signals assessed.
✔ 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 December 16, 2025 - the published judgement is current.
  • Registered manager in post 49 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 2 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

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)

🌐 Wikipedia Insights

Salford

Salford

City in Greater Manchester, England

Salford is a city in Greater Manchester, England, on the western bank of the River Irwell which forms its boundary with Manchester city centre. Landmarks include the former town hall, Salford Cathedral, Salford Lads' Club and St Philip's Church. In 2021 it had a population of 129,794. The demonym for people from Salford is Salfordian.

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📊 Local Area Stats & Health Trends (salford)

SEND Tribunal Appeals

Appeal Rate 1.28%
Decisions Upheld 89%
Mediation Rate 29%

OHID Fingertips Public Health

Life Expectancy 79.6 years
Depression Rate 9.9%
Childhood Obesity 19.8%

🍏 Food Hygiene Rating (FSA)

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

📞 Contact Information

Street Address Unit 15, 6th Floor St James House, Pendleton Way, Salford, M6 5FW

🏢 Parent Operator Group

Action For Children Services
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 North West 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

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📍 Facility Address: Unit 15, 6th Floor St James House, Pendleton Way, Salford, M6 5FW
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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: salford

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

salford 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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