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Fostering Intelligence.
Regulatory updates, operational insights, and data-driven analysis for UK fostering agencies. No fluff — just what matters.
Regulatory Intelligence22 March 2026
The February 2026 Fostering Consultation — What It Actually Means for Your Agency
The government published a consultation on 4 February 2026 to reshape fostering in England. Expanded eligibility, a national rulebook, and £88 million in funding. Here is what is changing, what is not, and what your agency should prepare for now.
Regulatory Intelligence22 March 2026
Ofsted's April 2025 SCCIF Update — The Shift to Stability and Complex Care
From April 2025, Ofsted inspections now focus more on placement stability and how agencies support children with complex needs. Here is what the updated SCCIF framework means in practice and what evidence inspectors expect to see.