Outset Fostering Agency Recieves ‘Good’ Ofsted Rating

 

Outset Fostering Agency

We’re proud to announce our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in our most recent inspection. Since our registration, the Outset family have gone above and beyond to provide children with the best care possible. Maintaining the standards we have here at Outset is a big priority & we are always striving to be better every day, in line with our motto of ‘Building a better future together’.

We are really delighted with our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, the inspectors at Ofsted believed Outset was maintaining these ‘Good’ standards because:

  • Children form trusting relationships with their foster carers. Children said, ‘I like living here,’ and, ‘I feel safe’. A social worker commented, ‘The placement has gone swimmingly. The carer has really gone the extra mile.’
  • Foster carers report feeling well prepared for their role. Introductory training includes discussions with care experienced adults, who outline the challenges that may arise when children run away from home or harm themselves. One foster carer said, ‘I really knew what I was getting into and I am really enjoying my job.’
  • Children receive a well-planned welcome into their foster homes. For example, before an emergency placement for one child, the foster carer bought the child’s favourite food and some mementos of his favourite football team. This helped to create a warm introduction for the child into the home.
  • Foster carers are well supported by the agency and receive good-quality regular supervision. Supervision is focused on children’s experiences and their progress. One foster carer commented about her supervising social worker, ‘He is there when I need him, morning, noon or night. I could not ask for more.’
  • Children settle quickly into well-matched and well-planned placements. All children have made progress from their individual starting points and remain engaged in education.