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Guidance: Introduction to adoption support agencies

Ofsted

December 18
09:30 2023

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This guide sets out what an adoption support agency is and what you must do if you intend to open one.

You should also read our main guide to registration, which applies to all childrens social care services.

View Ofsteds registration services and forms.

Published 11 November 2014
Last updated 18 December 2023 +show all updates
  1. Updated to reflect the Adoption Support Agencies (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 which came in to force on 18 December 2023. The amended regulations provide a more detailed definition of the circumstances that require an adoption support agency to apply to register with Ofsted.

  2. Revised throughout for clarity.

  3. Updated for references to dates and website addresses

  4. First published.

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