Red Kite Fostering

Inspection report template for independent fostering agencies - monitoring: Red Kite Fostering 1 Red Kite Fostering

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The Old Surgery, The Meads, Kington, Herefordshire HR5 3DQ Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this independent fostering agency

Red Kite Fostering is a private limited company based in Herefordshire. It also has access to premises in Telford that provide a more accessible base for training for carers who live in the West Midlands. The agency provides a range of fostering placements, including long-term, short-term, emergency and respite placements. At the time of the visit, the agency was providing placements for 20 children. It had 24 fostering households, of which three provided respite care only. The agency recruited four fostering households during this inspection year.

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Information about this independent fostering agency

Date of previous inspection: 18 February 2019

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This monitoring visit

This visit took place after Ofsted received concerns about the agency. The inspector found that the responsible individual and supervising social workers are supporting carers. At the time of the inspection, the registered manager was not working from the agency’s office. Concerns over foster carers’ payments have been raised to Ofsted. From the sample of carers spoken with during the inspection, no concerns were raised. The organisation has shared financial information with Ofsted that shows the agency is financially viable. Inspection report template for independent fostering agencies - monitoring: Red Kite Fostering 2

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the independent fostering agency since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000.

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Independent fostering agency details

Registered provider: Red Kite Fostering Limited

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Independent fostering agency details

Registered provider address: Rhos House, Old Radnor, Presteigne, Powys LD8 2RP

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Inspector

Dawn Bennett, social care inspector Inspection report template for independent fostering agencies - monitoring: Red Kite Fostering 3 to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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Inspector

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