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Report into the fostering changes programme, which looked to provide foster carers with practical advice for managing challenging behaviour.
What you need to know about registering with Ofsted if you want to open or manage an independent fostering agency.
An annual report which includes information on the number of arrangements started each year.
Statistics on the number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England in 2010 to 2015.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on the assessment and approval process of foster carers for looked-after children.
Guidance on the registration of an independent fostering agency branch.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of privately fostered children.
Further analysis of the recruitment and retention of carers in mainstream fostering, as at 31 March 2023.
Leaving foster or local council care - support from your council, review meetings and financial help
The number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England during the year ending 31 March 2015.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects independent fostering agencies.
Fostering in England statistics for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
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