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

Five Rivers Child Care

🏠 Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for Five Rivers Fostering Service - Midlands. Location postcode is S40 1AR.

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📈 Historical Rating Trends

Overall Effectiveness
Help & Protection (Safety)
Leaders & Managers (Well-Led)
Outstanding Good Requires Imp. Inadequate Aug 2012 Overall: Inadequate Dec 2019 Overall: Good Jul 2023 Overall: Good Dec 2019 Safety: Good Jul 2023 Safety: Good Dec 2019 Leaders & Mgrs: Good Jul 2023 Leaders & Mgrs: Good Aug 2012 Dec 2019 Jul 2023

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN SC062786 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced 2026-07-30 05:25

📋 Capacity & Registration

Responsible Individual Martin Leitch
Registered Manager Jennifer Sutton
Manager Tenure 79 months
Lead Inspector Andi Lilley-Tams
Inspection Dates 17 to 21 July 2023

📋 Ofsted Detailed Evaluation Insights

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

  • uf06e The service implements a proportionate approach to any risk assessment. (u2018Fostering services: national minimum standardsu2019, 4.5)
  • Where a child is eligible for benefits as a result of a disability, foster carers are

📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

July 17, 2023
Full inspection
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Helped & Protected
Good
Leaders & Managers
Good
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  •  The service implements a proportionate approach to any risk assessment. (‘Fostering services: national minimum standards’, 4.5)
  • Where a child is eligible for benefits as a result of a disability, foster carers are
🛡️ Statutory Compliance Actions Required
Regulation 12 (1)(a)(b) (3)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e): Deadline: 14 August 2023
Deadline: 25 July 2023
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December 9, 2019
Full inspection
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Helped & Protected
Good
Leaders & Managers
Good
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  •  The written report on the person’s suitability to be approved as a foster carer sets
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September 27, 2016
Full inspection
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  • To improve the quality and standards of care further, the service should take account
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July 19, 2013
Full inspection
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  • To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should
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August 9, 2012
Full inspection
Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  • To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should
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August 22, 2007
Full inspection
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  • To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account
🛡️ Statutory Compliance Actions Required
Deadline: 30 September 2007
Deadline: 30 September 2007
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June 13, 2006
Inspection
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  • These recommendations relate to National Minimum Standards and are seen as
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May 9, 2005
Inspection
⚠️ Areas For Improvement
  • These recommendations relate to National Minimum Standards and are seen as
🛡️ Statutory Compliance Actions Required
Deadline: 31 July 2005
Deadline: 31 July 2005
Deadline: 31 August 2005
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🕰️ Historical Leadership & Operations

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

Dec 2019 - Present Current
Martin Leitch • Responsible Individual
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • July 17, 2023: Full inspection
  • December 9, 2019: Full inspection
Dec 2019 - Present Current
Jennifer Sutton • Registered Manager
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • July 17, 2023: Full inspection
  • December 9, 2019: Full inspection

👥 Staff Sentiment & Operational Realities

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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile

6 of 11 signals assessed
12% 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
  • No inspection recorded for 37 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.
  • Registered manager in post 79 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 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

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

Derbyshire

Derbyshire

Non-metropolitan and ceremonial county in England

Derbyshire is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It borders Greater Manchester to the north-west, West Yorkshire to the north, South Yorkshire to the north and north-east, Nottinghamshire to the east, Leicestershire to the south-east, Staffordshire to the south and west, and Cheshire to the west. The city of Derby is the largest settlement.

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📊 Local Area Stats & Health Trends (derbyshire)

SEND Tribunal Appeals

Appeal Rate 1.82%
Decisions Upheld 94%
Mediation Rate 36%

OHID Fingertips Public Health

Life Expectancy 80.3 years
Depression Rate 12.6%
Childhood Obesity 20.5%

🍏 Food Hygiene Rating (FSA)

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

📞 Contact Information

Street Address Studio Suites, H, J & K Market Hall, Market Place, CHESTERFIELD, Derbyshire, S40 1AR

🏢 Parent Operator Group

FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE
CRN Number 04236028
HQ Postcode SP13UT
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 Five Rivers Child Care.

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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: Studio Suites, H, J & K Market Hall, Market Place, CHESTERFIELD, Derbyshire, S40 1AR
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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: derbyshire

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

derbyshire 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: 04236028 | Operator: FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE

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Corporate Structure Tree Visualizer

FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE Ms Pamela Jane Mcconnell Five Rivers Ireland Limited Midhurst Child Care Limited

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Risk & Insolvency Flags

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