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Parallel Parents West

Good· inspected 1 July 2024

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

Ofsted rating (overall experiences and progress)Good· inspected 1 July 2024
Report published 15 August 2024
How well children are helped and protectedGood
Effectiveness of leaders and managersGood
Ofsted URN2700992
Registered since20 April 2023
SectorPrivate
Owned byParallel Parents Ltd
LocationEccleston, WA10 5NS
Ofsted regionNorth West
Local authority areaSt Helens

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