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Five Rivers Fostering Service London and East

Good· inspected 28 November 2022

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

Ofsted rating (overall experiences and progress)Good· inspected 28 November 2022
Report published 17 January 2023
How well children are helped and protectedOutstanding
Effectiveness of leaders and managersGood
Ofsted URNSC036616
Registered since19 August 2003
SectorPrivate
Owned byFive Rivers Chid Care Limited
LocationRomford, RM3 0JA
Ofsted regionLondon
Local authority areaHavering

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