Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) county-durham Ofsted: Outstanding FSA Hygiene: 5/5 Unclaimed Profile

Foster Care Associates

🏠 Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for Foster Care Associates North East. Location postcode is DH4 5QY.

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📈 Historical Rating Trends

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

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN SC037579 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced 2026-08-01 23:49

📋 Capacity & Registration

Responsible Individual Neil Morris
Registered Manager Lisa Husband
Manager Tenure 48 months
Lead Inspector Tina Ruffles
Inspection Dates 17 to 21 February 2025
🕰️ Historical Management Timeline
Aug 2018 - Jul 2022 Mark Costello (Responsible Individual)
Aug 2018 - Jul 2022 Neil Morris (Registered Manager)

📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

February 17, 2025
Ofsted Rated Outstanding
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July 4, 2022
Full inspection
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August 22, 2018
Full inspection
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February 8, 2016
Full inspection
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February 13, 2012
Full inspection
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October 1, 2007
Full inspection
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September 25, 2006
Inspection
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November 28, 2005
Inspection
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December 6, 2004
Inspection
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January 5, 2004
Inspection
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🕰️ Historical Leadership & Operations

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

Jul 2022 - Present Current
Neil Morris • Responsible Individual
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • February 17, 2025: Ofsted Rated Outstanding
  • July 4, 2022: Full inspection
Jul 2022 - Present Current
Lisa Husband • Registered Manager
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • February 17, 2025: Ofsted Rated Outstanding
  • July 4, 2022: Full inspection
Aug 2018 - Jul 2022 Historical
Mark Costello • Responsible Individual
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • July 4, 2022: Full inspection
  • August 22, 2018: Full inspection
Aug 2018 - Jul 2022 Historical
Neil Morris • Registered Manager
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • July 4, 2022: Full inspection
  • August 22, 2018: Full inspection

👥 Staff Sentiment & Operational Realities

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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile

6 of 11 signals assessed
0% Risk
Low Risk High confidence

No elevated risk indicators across the 6 of 11 signals we were able to assess.

No risk indicators found across the 6 signals assessed.
✔ Positive indicators
  • No open statutory requirements on the most recent inspection report.
  • Rated Outstanding at the most recent inspection.
  • Safeguarding sub-domain rated Outstanding.
  • Last inspected February 17, 2025 - the published judgement is current.
  • Registered manager in post 48 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

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 (county-durham)

SEND Tribunal Appeals

Appeal Rate 2.64%
Decisions Upheld 95%
Mediation Rate 37%

OHID Fingertips Public Health

Life Expectancy 82.4 years
Depression Rate 11.7%
Childhood Obesity 22.6%

🍏 Food Hygiene Rating (FSA)

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

📞 Contact Information

Street Address Evolve Centre, Cygnet Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QY

🏢 Parent Operator Group

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES
CRN Number 04322806
HQ Postcode B604AD
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 Foster Care Associates.

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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: Evolve Centre, Cygnet Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QY
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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: county-durham

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

county-durham 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: 04322806 | Operator: FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES

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Corporate Structure Tree Visualizer

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES Nutrius Central Services Limited

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Risk & Insolvency Flags

No active financial compliance risks or flags found.