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Acorn House (Fostering Services)

Good· inspected 16 September 2024

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

Ofsted rating (overall experiences and progress)Good· inspected 16 September 2024
Report published 10 December 2024
How well children are helped and protectedGood
Effectiveness of leaders and managersGood
Ofsted URNSC377311
Registered since30 July 2008
SectorPrivate
Owned byAcorn House (Fostering Services) Limited
LocationOldham, OL8 3QL
Ofsted regionNorth West
Local authority areaOldham

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