Local Authorities

Find out more about how we work with local authorities

There are over 343 local authorities in England the majority of whom will provide foster care services. We have worked with over 30 local authorities to help transform over 300 young lives.

Find out more about how we work with local authorities to provide fostering services and read our statement of purpose and Ofsted reports to learn more out the work we do.


Information

Information

Anchor Foster Care is a family run, independent, not-for-profit independent fostering agency proactively working to provide the right kind of care and support to children and young people in our care.

We provide a fostering service that develops and encourages both new and experienced foster carers to achieve good outcomes in a safe, stable and nurturing environment. Read more about our organisation’s history here or contact us here. “We, in the Anchor placements team, pride...

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Ofsted Report

Ofsted Report

We are pleased to announce that following our 2023 Ofsted inspection Anchor Foster Care received an overall rating of ‘Good’.

  Ofsted said: “The ethos of the agency is that children come first. This commitment is well respected and supported by foster carers.” “The leadership team is accessible, visible and a positive role model to all staff. Progress, commitment and inspiration provide...

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Statement of Purpose

Statement of Purpose

We have prepared this document to let foster carers, local authorities and any other interested parties know what you can expect from us as an experienced provider of foster care services. This Statement of Purpose has been developed in conjunction with relevant legislation and guidance...

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Service Provision

Service Provision

What can local authorities expect from Anchor Foster Care Services?

Our Service Provision: we provide foster family placements to support children from different family circumstances and backgrounds. We offer different Placement Levels and a range of Placement Types to meet the differing needs of individual children and young people referred to us for a potential...

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Testimonials

Testimonials

Anchor Foster Care has received many wonderful testimonials and reviews from Local Authorities. Here is a selection of our testimonials. The names have been changed to preserve anonymity. We also have testimonials from Foster Families, Foster Children and Staff.

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