My B&D Quick links Welcome to Barking and Dagenham Search for Breadcrumb HomeChildren, young people and familiesFosteringOfsted Ofsted Ofsted have a duty to ensure the service we provide to both our children and our carers is of a high standard. Previously Ofsted would inspect a Fostering Service independently and this led to Barking & Dagenham being judged as an Outstanding Service in both 2008 and 2011. Since then all fostering inspections are incorporated into the wider Children Service Inspections (with 2014 & 2018 being the most recent) and Ofsted Inspectors have commented positively about the boroughs Fostering Service. Their comments have included: the Mockingbird model of intervention is well established and supports the long-term stability of children with more complex needs. This excellent work provides children with a wider support network, allowing them to remain or be reunited with their brothers and sisters. children in care (in Barking & Dagenham) achieve better at each key stage when compared statistical to both their neighbouring boroughs and nationally strong and motivated fostering practice managers know their service well most children in care in Barking and Dagenham live with long-term approved foster carers who meet their needs. Many are making good progress. children told inspectors that their foster carers were fun and took them on holiday, and that they can tell their carers about their worries. almost all foster carers who inspectors spoke with have developed positive, strong relationships with the children placed with them and, together with other professionals, play a key role in helping children understand what is happening to them. foster carers stated they feel well supported in helping children achieve academically. fostering is of a consistently high quality, enabling children to be placed safely with skilled carers. carers are highly positive about the support and quality of training they receive, considering it well targeted on key issues. How can we improve this page? Follow us Facebook Twitter YouTube Linkedin Footer menu Contact us Accessibility Feedback Privacy Sign up for our newsletter About our website London borough of Barking and Dagenham © 2018. All rights reserved. Cookie Control Your choice regarding cookies on this site We use cookies to provide the best possible service on our website Accept cookiesI Do Not AcceptMy Cookie Preferences

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