AN Oldham fostering agency provides highly effective services which consistently exceed the standards of good - according to Ofsted.
Alpha Plus Fostering, based at Chambers Business Centre on Chapel Road, has been rated outstanding in all categories of the inspection.
The agency is part of a larger group of fostering agencies and have a strong family feel with everybody knowing one another including carers, children and staff.
Inspectors found supervising social workers and other professionals worked together for children’s best interests.
They also noted that it has a highly effective matching process which meant children are supported to live with foster carers who can safely meet their needs.
The report highlighted the support mechanisms in place that wrap around carers and children to address any issues that may arise and to avoid children having to move on from their foster family in an unplanned way.
Children get the chance to take part in youth panels to interview applicants wanting to be foster carers and initiatives such as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and British Explorers Society further encourage their growth and development.
The effectiveness of leaders and managers was also rated as outstanding.
The report stated: “The registered manager is highly experienced and consistently demonstrates a robust, child-centred approach, ensuring that the well-being and safety of children are at core of the agency’s work.
“Her calm and composed demeanor inspire confidence among staff, foster carers, external stakeholders and this generates trust and stability within the agency.
“Foster carers are kept informed about the agency and receive weekly updates packed with valuable information, including reminders about training, event schedules and support group dates.”
One foster carer commented that the agency has been there ‘every step of the way’ in her fostering journey.
No requirements and recommendations were made at this inspection.
Jodie Busdieker, Team Manager, Alpha Plus Fostering Agency, added: “We are a close-knit, dedicated team and this outstanding Ofsted result demonstrates and celebrates the ongoing hard work , commitment and care that is delivered every day in Alpha Plus Fostering.
“Through innovative changes and the development of therapeutic support for our fostering families, the agency has gone from strength to strength. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and investment of our team and foster carers, to create positive outcomes for the lives of children and young people and we welcome anyone considering becoming a foster carer to speak to us to find out more.”
Anyone interested check out the following links:
- Website : nfa.co.uk
- Link : https://www.nfa.co.uk/alpha-plus-fostering/office/oldham/
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