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Parallel Parents

Outstanding· inspected 9 December 2024

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

Ofsted rating (overall experiences and progress)Outstanding· inspected 9 December 2024
Report published 27 January 2025
How well children are helped and protectedOutstanding
Effectiveness of leaders and managersOutstanding
Ofsted URNSC067795
Registered since30 May 2006
SectorPrivate
Owned byParallel Parents Ltd
LocationStockport, SK2 6LR
Ofsted regionNorth West
Local authority areaStockport

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