Guidance

Independent fostering agencies: visit documents

Letter that Ofsted sends to independent fostering agencies giving notice of inspection and asking for particular information.

• From: Ofsted
• Published: 22 February 2017
• Last updated: 10 January 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Independent fostering agencies visits: letter of notice

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Details

Agencies receive this letter to tell them about their inspection. It sets out what information they need to provide.

Read more about inspections of independent fostering agencies.

Published 22 February 2017
Last updated 10 January 2025 + show all updates

1. 10 January 2025

   Updated inspection notice letter.

2. 17 August 2020

   New version of the letter: Ofsted is not currently inspecting providers but will carry out assurance visits from September 2020.

3. 22 February 2017

   First published.