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- Sharper focus and shorter notice proposed as Ofsted launches its consultation for the inspection of adoption support agencies
- Inspection of local authority and voluntary adoption agencies
- Responses to Ofsted's consultation on the new inspection framework for fostering services
- Responses to Ofsted's consultation on the new inspection framework for adoption agencies
- Inspection of local authority fostering services and independent fostering agencies
Putting the needs of children first: Ofsted consultation on inspection of adoption and fostering agencies
07 Jun 2011
Today Ofsted launches a consultation on its proposals for inspection of adoption and fostering agencies. The proposals focus on the experiences of and outcomes for children. The consultation gives an opportunity for contributors to help refine and develop an inspection system that will assure quality and support improvement.
The proposed changes reflect the new national minimum standards and statutory guidance introduced by the government in April 2011. Inspection will continue to make sure that adoption and fostering agencies comply with regulatory requirements but it will have an increased focus on the quality of services and the difference these make to children’s lives in supporting them to grow up in secure and loving families.
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- Inspection of local authority fostering services and independent fostering agencies
- Inspection of local authority and voluntary adoption agencies
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