Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) south-staffordshire Ofsted: Good FSA Hygiene: 5/5 Unclaimed Profile

The Midlands

🏠 Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for The Midlands. Location postcode is WS2 8JH.

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📈 Historical Rating Trends

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

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN 1233309 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced 2026-08-02 09:12

📋 Capacity & Registration

Registered Manager Beverley Pickering
Responsible Individual David Tucker
Manager Tenure 8 months
Lead Inspector Joanne Hawkins
Inspection Dates 3 to 7 November 2025
🕰️ Historical Management Timeline
Aug 2018 - Aug 2022 Gary Dawkins (Responsible Individual)

📋 Ofsted Detailed Evaluation Insights

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

  • uf06e The registered person should ensure that before the placement of each child, the

📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

November 3, 2025
Ofsted Rated Good
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August 22, 2022
Full inspection
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August 6, 2018
Full inspection
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🕰️ Historical Leadership & Operations

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

Nov 2025 - Present Current
Beverley Pickering • Registered Manager
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • November 3, 2025: Ofsted Rated Good
Aug 2022 - Present Current
David Tucker • Responsible Individual
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • November 3, 2025: Ofsted Rated Good
  • August 22, 2022: Full inspection
Aug 2018 - Aug 2022 Historical
Gary Dawkins • Responsible Individual
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • August 22, 2022: Full inspection
  • August 6, 2018: Full inspection

👥 Staff Sentiment & Operational Realities

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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile

6 of 11 signals assessed
10% 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
  • Registered manager has been in post 8 months.
✔ 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 November 3, 2025 - the published judgement is current.
  • 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)

📊 Local Area Stats & Health Trends (south-staffordshire)

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 The Enterprise Hub, 34 Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8JH

🏢 Parent Operator Group

FUSION FOSTERING
CRN Number 07819299
HQ Postcode BA201SH
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 The Midlands.

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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: The Enterprise Hub, 34 Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8JH
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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: south-staffordshire

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

south-staffordshire 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 ▾
Review Your Pathway Plan ▾

🔍 Corporate Ownership & Financial Transparency Tracker

Companies House CRN: 07819299 | Operator: FUSION FOSTERING

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Corporate Structure Tree Visualizer

FUSION FOSTERING

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Risk & Insolvency Flags

No active financial compliance risks or flags found.