Northumberland County Council Fostering Service
Morpeth · Local AuthorityRegional
Ofsted: Outstanding
Rated Outstanding. Northumberland is one of the most rural counties in England.
About Northumberland County Council Fostering Service
What to know about Northumberland County Council Fostering Service
Rated Outstanding. Northumberland is one of the most rural counties in England.
Local AuthorityMorpethRegional
northumberland.gov.ukStandard support
Support at a glance
Supervising social worker
A dedicated social worker who supports you throughout your fostering journey.
Training & development
Pre-approval training and ongoing CPD to build your skills as a foster carer.
24/7 support
Round-the-clock advice line for foster carers, including out-of-hours.
Peer support
Connection with experienced foster carers and local support groups.
Fostering options
Types of fostering offered
Short-term
Long-term
Emergency
Respite
Parent and child
Where they work
Areas covered
Regions
North East
Postcode areas
NE61NE66NE46NE24NE23TD15
Inspection
Ofsted rating
Rated OutstandingMost recent Ofsted inspection
Northumberland County Council Fostering Service is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Full inspection reports are available on the Ofsted website.