Register a voluntary adoption agency: guidance for applicants
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with a voluntary adoption agency.
Applies to England
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This guidance explains the policies and registration requirements Ofsted uses to assess your application to run a voluntary adoption agency.
It also outlines what to expect after your voluntary adoption agency is registered.
Updates to this page
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Voluntary adoption agencies guidance updated. The guidance is now organised into 4 clear sections: - Voluntary adoption agencies registration policy - Apply to register a voluntary adoption agency - Apply to be associated with a voluntary adoption agency - Responsibilities of providers and managers in Ofsted-registered voluntary adoption agencies
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Removed the need for a financial reference, following a change in legislation.
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Revised throughout for clarity.
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First published.