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

Action for Children Family Breaks Devon & Fostering Southwest Peninsula

🏠 Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for Action for Children Family Breaks Devon & Fostering Southwest Peninsula. Location postcode is EX1 3QS.

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📈 Historical Rating Trends

Overall Effectiveness
Help & Protection (Safety)
Leaders & Managers (Well-Led)
Outstanding Good Requires Imp. Inadequate May 2024 Overall: Good May 2024

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN SC064273 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced 2026-08-02 03:23

📋 Capacity & Registration

Registered Manager James Johnson
Responsible Individual Colette Ferns
Lead Inspector Carla Simkiss
Inspection Dates 28 to 31 May 2024

📋 Ofsted Detailed Evaluation Insights

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

  • uf06e The registered person should ensure that the wishes, feelings and views of

📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

May 28, 2024
Ofsted Rated Good
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March 28, 2022
Full inspection
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March 24, 2021
Monitoring visit
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February 5, 2018
Full inspection
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July 28, 2014
Full inspection
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June 15, 2011
Full inspection
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January 14, 2008
Full inspection
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January 22, 2007
Inspection
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October 31, 2005
Inspection
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👥 Staff Sentiment & Operational Realities

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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile

5 of 11 signals assessed
6% 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 26 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.
  • 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

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

Exeter

Exeter

City in Devon, England

Exeter is a cathedral city and the county town of Devon in South West England. It is situated on the River Exe, approximately 36 mi (58 km) northeast of Plymouth and 65 mi (105 km) southwest of Bristol. In 2024, Exeter had a population of 138,399, making it the second largest settlement in Devon after Plymouth. Under local government restructuring plans Exeter will, with the addition of parishes from East Devon, Teignbridge and Mid Devon, become a unitary authority from 2028.

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📊 Local Area Stats & Health Trends (exeter)

SEND Tribunal Appeals

Appeal Rate 2.78%
Decisions Upheld 92%
Mediation Rate 44%

OHID Fingertips Public Health

Life Expectancy 81.1 years
Depression Rate 12.4%
Childhood Obesity 21.3%

🍏 Food Hygiene Rating (FSA)

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

📞 Contact Information

Street Address Exeter Business Park, 1 Emperor Way, Exeter, EX1 3QS

🏢 Parent Operator Group

ACTION FOR CHILDREN
CRN Number 04764232
HQ Postcode WD188AG
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 Action for Children Family Breaks Devon & Fostering Southwest Peninsula.

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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: Exeter Business Park, 1 Emperor Way, Exeter, EX1 3QS
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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: exeter

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

exeter 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: 04764232 | Operator: ACTION FOR CHILDREN

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ACTION FOR CHILDREN

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Risk & Insolvency Flags

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