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Futures for Children

Good· inspected 16 October 2023

An independent fostering agency in Harlow, shown here from Ofsted's own published register. We are not connected to this agency.

Ofsted rating (overall experiences and progress)Good· inspected 16 October 2023
Report published 16 November 2023
How well children are helped and protectedGood
Effectiveness of leaders and managersGood
Ofsted URNSC057840
Registered since8 September 2004
SectorPrivate
Owned byFutures for Children Limited
LocationHarlow, CM17 0PF
Ofsted regionEast of England
Local authority areaEssex

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