Inadequate-rated fostering agencies
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Peterborough City Council Fostering Service
Peterborough, East of England
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.
North East Lincolnshire Council Fostering Service
Grimsby, East Midlands
North East Lincolnshire Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Grimsby and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Nottingham City Council Fostering Service
Nottingham, East Midlands
Nottingham City Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Nottingham and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Nottinghamshire County Council Fostering Service
Nottingham, East Midlands
Nottinghamshire County Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Nottingham and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Harrow Fostering Service
Harrow, London
Harrow Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Harrow and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Havering Fostering Service
Romford, London
Havering Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Romford and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
South Tyneside Council Fostering Service
South Shields, North East
South Tyneside Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across South Shields and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Cheshire East Council Fostering Service
Macclesfield, North West
Cheshire East Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Macclesfield and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Halton Borough Council Fostering Service
Runcorn, North West
Halton Borough Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Runcorn and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Liverpool City Council Fostering Service
Liverpool, North West
Liverpool City Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Liverpool and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Sefton Council Fostering Service
Bootle, North West
Sefton Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Bootle and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Fostering Service
Ashton-under-Lyne, North West
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Ashton-under-Lyne and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Devon County Council Fostering Service
Exeter, South West
Devon County Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Exeter and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Swindon Borough Council Fostering Service
Swindon, South West
Swindon Borough Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Swindon and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Fostering Service
Solihull, West Midlands
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Solihull and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
Herefordshire Council Fostering Service
Hereford, West Midlands
Herefordshire Council Fostering Service recruits and supports foster carers across Hereford and the surrounding area, rated Inadequate by Ofsted. Local authority foster carers often have access to enhanced training and support networks.
New Life Fostering Agency
Birmingham, West Midlands
New Life Fostering Agency is an independent fostering agency in Birmingham, West Midlands. Registered with Ofsted (URN: SC447166). Last inspected by Ofsted in July 2025.
Inadequate-rated fostering agencies in England
Ofsted inspects every registered fostering agency in England. Agencies rated Inadequate have been identified as needing improvement. Many are actively working with Ofsted to address gaps in their service.
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