Clifford House Fostering
Bromsgrove · Independent Fostering AgencyLocally run
Ofsted: OutstandingClifford House Fostering is an Ofsted-registered fostering service based at Bromsgrove.
What sets Clifford House apart
Clifford House is a small, family-feel independent fostering agency based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, covering the West Midlands. The agency is recognised by Ofsted as providing Outstanding care, and is known for the way it nurtures the whole foster family and their wider community.
Since its last inspection, the registered manager has built a bespoke therapeutic training and support package that runs across both staff and foster parents — with reflective sessions tailored to each child and family. Placement breakdowns are low and have continued to fall.
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Approved fostering households
53
Children living with Clifford House carers
Support at a glance
A named social worker who visits regularly, with smaller caseloads so they really know your family.
Speak to a supervising social worker any time of day or night — described by carers as 'always there when needed'.
All staff and carers are being trained in the agency's tailored therapeutic approach, with reflective family-specific sessions.
100% of mandatory training, supervisions, annual reviews and unannounced visits were completed on time over the last 12 months.
Where possible, respite is provided by extended members of your foster family so children stay with people they already know.
Regular events for children and families, including a partnership with a local farm offering educational and therapeutic activities.
Types of fostering offered
Clifford House offers short-term, long-term, bridging and parent and child placements across the West Midlands, with strong support for "staying put" arrangements so young people can remain with their foster family into adulthood.
Allowances
Up to £27,000 per child per year (tax-free) depending on the child's age, needs and your level of experience. Allowances cover the child's living costs and pay you a professional fee for the skills you bring.
What Ofsted say
Inspected 16–20 December 2024, Clifford House was rated Outstanding for both the experiences and progress of children and the effectiveness of leaders and managers, with safeguarding judged Good.
Inspectors described the agency as nurturing the whole foster family and wider community, with very low placement breakdowns, high stability, and a learning culture driven by the registered manager.
Ofsted inspection quotes
"This small fostering agency nurtures the foster family and their extended family and promotes their wider community, of which it plays a significant part. As a result, children make excellent progress and flourish."
"Children build trusted and secure relationships with their foster families. There has been significant success in matching to the point that there are currently no vacancies."
"All children go on to achieve places at further education, training, university or employment. This shared ambition supports children to achieve their own aspirations, hopes and dreams for the future."
"The supervising social worker was kind, empathetic and supportive throughout. Going above and beyond, taking calls any time of day or night."
"The registered manager continues to build on the clear values and ethos she has for the agency. This approach inspires the staff team, who hold the same high ambitions for the children and their foster families."