Newcastle upon Tyne-based Fostering People has been rated 'Outstanding' for a fourth consecutive time following an Ofsted inspection.
The latest result is a huge achievement for the independent agency which achieved ‘Outstanding’ in all areas with no recommendations or requirements meaning the agency has now been Outstanding for 10 years.
Out of 331 independent fostering agencies in the UK, Fostering People are one of only four other agencies to achieve this status.
Ofsted has praised Fostering People for providing children with ‘high quality individualised care and support.’
The Ofsted report specifically commended foster parents for changing children’s lives and said: “Foster parents are knowledgeable, compassionate, highly motivated and absolutely dedicated to the children they care for.
“Foster parents are so skilled that they can support children though the most difficult times and come through having developed stronger relationships.”
Fostering People was commended in the report for the support they give to their foster parents.
Ofsted said: “The ongoing support provided for foster parents ensures that each placement match is given the best possible chance to succeed.
“Careful matching and consistent support mean that placements are successful overall. There are relatively low numbers of unplanned endings, given the size of the service. In many instances foster parents have said that they have been able to continue to care for children even in the most difficult of circumstances due to the amazing support they receive from the agency.”
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