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

NAHMII – Independent Fostering Agency

🏠 Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for Perpetual Care/ Perpetual FosteringClosed. Location postcode is BL1 4QR.

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📈 Historical Rating Trends

Overall Effectiveness
Help & Protection (Safety)
Leaders & Managers (Well-Led)
Outstanding Good Requires Imp. Inadequate Oct 2021 Overall: Good Oct 2021

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN SC063316 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced 2026-08-02 03:59

📋 Capacity & Registration

Responsible Individual Tahir Khan
Registered Manager Lisa Witter
Manager Tenure 101 months
Lead Inspector Pauline Yates
Inspection Dates 4 to 8 October 2021

📋 Ofsted Detailed Evaluation Insights

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

  • uf06e The registered person should ensure that information about the child is recorded

📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

October 4, 2021
Ofsted Rated Good
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February 12, 2018
Full inspection
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October 31, 2014
Full inspection
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September 26, 2011
Full inspection
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July 29, 2010
Full inspection
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June 6, 2008
Full inspection
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November 29, 2007
Full inspection
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June 26, 2006
Inspection
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🕰️ Historical Leadership & Operations

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

Feb 2018 - Present Current
Tahir Khan • Responsible Individual
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • October 4, 2021: Ofsted Rated Good
  • February 12, 2018: Full inspection
Feb 2018 - Present Current
Lisa Witter • Registered Manager
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • October 4, 2021: Ofsted Rated Good
  • February 12, 2018: Full inspection

👥 Staff Sentiment & Operational Realities

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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile

5 of 11 signals assessed
12% Risk
Low Risk Moderate confidence

Below the watchlist threshold, but the indicators below were found across the 5 of 11 signals we were able to assess.

⚠️ 1 risk indicator
  • No inspection recorded for 58 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 101 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 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

High 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

Bolton

Bolton

Town in Greater Manchester, England

Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester in England. In the foothills of the West Pennine Moors, Bolton is between Manchester, Blackburn, Wigan, Bury and Salford. It is surrounded by several towns and villages that form the wider borough, of which Bolton is the administrative centre. The town is within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire.

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📊 Local Area Stats & Health Trends (bolton)

SEND Tribunal Appeals

Appeal Rate 1.72%
Decisions Upheld 98%
Mediation Rate 31%

OHID Fingertips Public Health

Life Expectancy 79.8 years
Depression Rate 12.1%
Childhood Obesity 20%

🍏 Food Hygiene Rating (FSA)

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

📞 Contact Information

Street Address 31 Chorley New Road, BOLTON, BL1 4QR

🏢 Parent Operator Group

Perpetual Fostering
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 NAHMII – Independent Fostering Agency.

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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: 31 Chorley New Road, BOLTON, BL1 4QR
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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: bolton

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

bolton 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.

Allocate a Personal Advisor (PA) ▾
Claim Your Setting-Up Home Allowance ▾
Secure Housing Pathway & Priority Need ▾
Council Tax Exemption Check ▾
Apply for Higher Education Bursary ▾
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