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Foster Care Associates South Western

Good· inspected 31 July 2023

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

Ofsted rating (overall experiences and progress)Good· inspected 31 July 2023
Report published 31 August 2023
How well children are helped and protectedGood
Effectiveness of leaders and managersOutstanding
Ofsted URNSC038012
Registered since29 December 2003
SectorPrivate
Owned byFoster Care Associates Limited
LocationIvybridge, PL21 9QP
Ofsted regionSouth West
Local authority areaDevon

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