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

Young People At Heart

🏠 Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

✨ AI Executive Quality Summary

Scraped details for Young People At Heart Limited. Location postcode is RM18 8RH.

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📈 Historical Rating Trends

Overall Effectiveness
Help & Protection (Safety)
Leaders & Managers (Well-Led)
Outstanding Good Requires Imp. Inadequate Feb 2026 Overall: Good Feb 2026

🔑 Official Registries

Ofsted URN SC486913 🔗
CQC Location ID N/A
Last Synced 2026-08-03 12:40

📋 Capacity & Registration

Registered Manager Mhairi MacDonald
Responsible Individual Gary Cox
Manager Tenure 5 months
Lead Inspector Daniel Rankin
Inspection Dates 9 to 13 February 2026
🕰️ Historical Management Timeline
Nov 2022 - Feb 2026 Juliana Gowen (Registered Manager)
Jan 2019 - Nov 2022 Robert Pearce (Registered Manager)

📋 Ofsted Detailed Evaluation Insights

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

  • uf06e The registered person should ensure prospective foster carers are considered in

📋 Regulatory Evaluation Log & Reports

February 9, 2026
Ofsted Rated Good
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November 14, 2022
Full inspection
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January 14, 2019
Full inspection
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March 7, 2016
Full inspection
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🕰️ Historical Leadership & Operations

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

Feb 2026 - Present Current
Mhairi MacDonald • Registered Manager
“Updated by chronological auto-sync on 2026-08-01 12:44:27.”
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • February 9, 2026: Ofsted Rated Good
Jan 2019 - Present Current
Gary Cox • Responsible Individual
“Updated by chronological auto-sync on 2026-08-01 12:44:28.”
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • February 9, 2026: Ofsted Rated Good
  • November 14, 2022: Full inspection
  • January 14, 2019: Full inspection
Nov 2022 - Feb 2026 Historical
Juliana Gowen • Registered Manager
“Updated by chronological auto-sync on 2026-08-01 12:44:27.”
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • February 9, 2026: Ofsted Rated Good
  • November 14, 2022: Full inspection
Jan 2019 - Nov 2022 Historical
Robert Pearce • Registered Manager
“Updated by chronological auto-sync on 2026-08-01 12:44:27.”
📈 Inspection Performance in Tenure
  • November 14, 2022: Full inspection
  • January 14, 2019: Full inspection

👥 Staff Sentiment & Operational Realities

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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile

6 of 11 signals assessed
15% 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 5 months.
✔ Positive indicators
  • No open statutory requirements on the most recent inspection report.
  • Rated Good at the most recent inspection.
  • Safeguarding sub-domain rated Outstanding.
  • Last inspected February 9, 2026 - 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 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

Thurrock

Thurrock

Borough in Essex, England

Thurrock is a unitary authority area with borough status in the ceremonial county of Essex, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames immediately east of London and has over 18 miles (29 km) of riverfront including the Port of Tilbury, the principal port for London. Thurrock is within the London commuter belt and is an area of regeneration within the Thames Gateway redevelopment zone. The borough includes the northern ends of the Dartford Crossing.

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📊 Local Area Stats & Health Trends (thurrock)

SEND Tribunal Appeals

Appeal Rate 3.08%
Decisions Upheld 93%
Mediation Rate 39%

OHID Fingertips Public Health

Life Expectancy 82.6 years
Depression Rate 13.9%
Childhood Obesity 22.8%

🍏 Food Hygiene Rating (FSA)

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

📞 Contact Information

Street Address Thames Enterprise Centre, Princess Margaret Road, East Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8RH

🏢 Parent Operator Group

YOUNG PEOPLE AT HEART
CRN Number 09198997
HQ Postcode NN40US
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 Young People At Heart.

🎨 Design Your Bedroom Wall Color: Select a color to preview how your bedroom walls could look on move-in day:
🔒 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: Thames Enterprise Centre, Princess Margaret Road, East Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8RH
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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: thurrock

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

thurrock 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) ▾
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Secure Housing Pathway & Priority Need ▾
Council Tax Exemption Check ▾
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🔍 Corporate Ownership & Financial Transparency Tracker

Companies House CRN: 09198997 | Operator: YOUNG PEOPLE AT HEART

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Corporate Structure Tree Visualizer

YOUNG PEOPLE AT HEART Mrs Davina Elizabeth Cox Mr Gary Alan Cox

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Risk & Insolvency Flags

No active financial compliance risks or flags found.