Foster for Bradford, Bradford Children and Families Trust

Inspection report template for independent fostering agencies – monitoring: Foster for Bradford, Bradford Children and Families Trust Foster for Bradford, Bradford Children and Families Trust Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Sir Henry Mitchell House, 4 Manchester Road, Bradford BD5 0QL

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Registered provider: Bradford Children and Families Trust

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this independent fostering agency

The agency registered in April 2023 under a trust arrangement. The service operates from offices in Bradford. The manager registered with Ofsted in December 2024.

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Information about this independent fostering agency

The agency undertakes the assessment, approval and supervision of foster carers who provide a wide range of placements for children and young people. This includes respite care, permanent, short-term and long-term placements, kinship carers, remand fostering and ‘staying put’ arrangements.

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Information about this independent fostering agency

At the time of this monitoring visit, 427 approved foster carers were providing placements for 545 children and young people.

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Information about this independent fostering agency

Date of previous inspection: 8 September 2025

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This monitoring visit

This visit followed the tragic death of a child placed with kinship foster carers. The purpose of the visit was to understand how leaders and managers have responded during this exceptionally difficult period and to review the training and support provided to foster carers and staff.

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This monitoring visit

The agency has responded sensitively and compassionately to those affected by the bereavement. Leaders and managers have ensured that foster carers and staff receive appropriate support. Increased contact, including additional visits and telephone calls to the foster carers, has been maintained throughout this period. This helps to promote and support their emotional wellbeing. Inspection report template for independent fostering agencies – monitoring: Foster for Bradford, Bradford Children and Families Trust Foster carers are well supported by the agency to develop a strong understanding of children’s individual needs. They receive a comprehensive range of training, including safeguarding training and learning tailored to the specific needs of the children in their care.

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This monitoring visit

The agency works effectively in partnership with other professionals, including social workers and education providers. These positive and collaborative relationships contribute to ensuring that children are safeguarded and supported effectively.

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This monitoring visit

The recommendation raised at the last full inspection was not considered or reviewed during this visit and will be considered at the next full inspection. No additional requirements or recommendations were raised following this visit. Inspection report template for independent fostering agencies – monitoring: Foster for Bradford, Bradford Children and Families Trust

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that foster carers provide evidence that they have achieved the training, support and development standards in foster care within 12 months of approval, or within 18 months if they are family and friends foster carers. Foster carers who were approved as such before April 2008 should provide evidence that the standards were achieved by April 2011, or by April 2012 for family and friends foster carers. Fostering households may use the same evidence workbook. (‘Fostering services: national minimum standards’, 20.3)

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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. Inspection report template for independent fostering agencies – monitoring: Foster for Bradford, Bradford Children and Families Trust

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Independent fostering agency details

Registered provider: Bradford Children and Families Trust

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Independent fostering agency details

Registered provider address: Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Sir Henry Mitchell House, 4 Manchester Road, Bradford BD5 0QL

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Inspector

Evelyn Chafota, Social Care Inspector Inspection report template for independent fostering agencies – monitoring: Foster for Bradford, Bradford Children and Families Trust 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 looked-after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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