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Shine Fostering

Good· inspected 13 June 2022

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

Ofsted rating (overall experiences and progress)Good· inspected 13 June 2022
Report published 3 August 2022
How well children are helped and protectedGood
Effectiveness of leaders and managersGood
Ofsted URNSC457831
Registered since14 March 2013
SectorPrivate
Owned byShine Fostering
LocationLoughton, IG10 4BN
Ofsted regionEast of England
Local authority areaEssex

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