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

Foster Care Associates

🏠 Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for Foster Care Associates South East. Location postcode is SE1 1LB.

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📈 Historical Rating Trends

Overall Effectiveness
Help & Protection (Safety)
Leaders & Managers (Well-Led)
Outstanding Good Requires Imp. Inadequate Sep 2012 Overall: Good Jun 2017 Overall: Requires Improvement To Be Good Aug 2018 Overall: Good Jun 2023 Overall: Good Jun 2026 Overall: Good Jun 2017 Safety: Requires Improvement To Be Good Aug 2018 Safety: Requires Improvement To Be Good Jun 2023 Safety: Good Jun 2026 Safety: Good Jun 2017 Leaders & Mgrs: Inadequate Aug 2018 Leaders & Mgrs: Good Jun 2023 Leaders & Mgrs: Outstanding Jun 2026 Leaders & Mgrs: Good Sep 2012 Jun 2017 Aug 2018 Jun 2023 Jun 2026

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN SC039271 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced 2026-07-30 11:10

📋 Capacity & Registration

Registered Manager Caroline Ellis
Responsible Individual John Platt
Lead Inspector Richard Wyper
Inspection Dates 8 to 12 June 2026

📋 Ofsted Detailed Evaluation Insights

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

  • uf06e The registered person should ensure that all foster carers receive training in

📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

June 8, 2026
Full inspection
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Helped & Protected
Good
Leaders & Managers
Good
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  •  The registered person should ensure that all foster carers receive training in
🛡️ Statutory Compliance Actions Required
Regulation 8 (1)(b): Deadline: 31 July 2026
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June 26, 2023
Full inspection
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Helped & Protected
Good
Leaders & Managers
Outstanding
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  •  Prior to the placement of each child, the foster carer is provided with all the
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November 3, 2020
Monitoring visit
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  •  Children communicate their views on all aspects of their care and support. (NMS 1.3) In particular, ensure that action is taken in response to children’s
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August 13, 2018
Full inspection
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Helped & Protected
Requires Improvement To Be Good
Leaders & Managers
Good
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  •  Children communicate their views on all aspects of their care and support. (NMS 1.3) In particular, ensure that action is taken in response to children’s expressed concerns.
  • Support and training is made available to foster carers, including hard to reach carers, to assist them in meeting the specific needs of the children they are caring
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June 26, 2017
Full inspection
Overall Effectiveness
Requires Improvement To Be Good
Helped & Protected
Requires Improvement To Be Good
Leaders & Managers
Inadequate
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  •  Ensure that all necessary information is provided to panel members at least five
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January 25, 2016
Full inspection
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  • To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account
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September 12, 2012
Full inspection
Overall Effectiveness
Good
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  • To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should
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October 20, 2008
Full inspection
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  • To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account
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July 9, 2007
Full inspection
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  • To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account
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October 10, 2006
Inspection
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  • These recommendations relate to National Minimum Standards and are seen as
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November 14, 2005
Inspection
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  • These recommendations relate to National Minimum Standards and are seen as
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January 10, 2005
Inspection
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👥 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 June 8, 2026 - the published judgement is current.
  • 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

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

Hampshire

Hampshire

County of England

Hampshire is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Berkshire to the north, Surrey and West Sussex to the east, the Isle of Wight across the Solent to the south, Dorset to the west, and Wiltshire to the north-west. The city of Southampton is the largest settlement.

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📊 Local Area Stats & Health Trends (hampshire)

SEND Tribunal Appeals

Appeal Rate 2.26%
Decisions Upheld 98%
Mediation Rate 38%

OHID Fingertips Public Health

Life Expectancy 80.5 years
Depression Rate 9.8%
Childhood Obesity 20.7%

🍏 Food Hygiene Rating (FSA)

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

📞 Contact Information

Street Address Office 46, 100 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LB

🏢 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: Office 46, 100 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LB
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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: hampshire

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

hampshire 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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🔍 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.