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📍 2026 Ofsted Inspection Guide • Cambridgeshire

Fostering Agencies in Cambridgeshire

Compare 2 Ofsted-registered fostering agencies in Cambridgeshire. Explore £450–£850/wk allowances, inspection reports, and specialist placements.

2Agencies
0Independent (IFA)
2Local Authority
💡 Overview: Fostering in Cambridgeshire

How Much Do Fostering Agencies in Cambridgeshire Pay?

In Cambridgeshire, foster carers receive an estimated £450 to £850+ per week with Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs), compared to £165 to £320 per week with standard Local Authority services. All fostering allowances in Cambridgeshire qualify for 100% tax exemption under HMRC Qualifying Care Relief rules.

Child Age BracketLocal Authority (Council)Independent Agency (IFA)Estimated Weekly Uplift
0 – 4 Years£165 – £195 /wk£450 – £550 /wk+£285 to +£355 /wk
5 – 10 Years£185 – £225 /wk£480 – £600 /wk+£295 to +£375 /wk
11 – 15 Years£215 – £265 /wk£520 – £680 /wk+£305 to +£415 /wk
16 – 17 Years£250 – £315 /wk£580 – £750+ /wk+£330 to +£435 /wk
Requires ImprovementLocal Authority

Cambridgeshire County Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Cambridge and the surrounding area, rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

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InadequateLocal Authority

Peterborough City Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Peterborough and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.

General FosteringLocal Authority
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Child Age:
Estimated Total Allowance
£562
/ week
≈ £29,224 per year
🛡️ HMRC Tax-Free Threshold (QCR):£37,640/yr
💰 Taxable Income:£0
Estimated Income Tax to Pay:£0.00 100% Tax-Free
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IFA Professional AdvantageYou earn an estimated 18,564 more per year357/wk) with an Independent Agency compared to standard local council allowances in East of England.
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Regional Pay Guide

Fostering Allowance in East of England

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