Michelle* encapsulates why Alpha Plus Fostering has just got its third "outstanding" Ofsted rating in a row. She entered one of their placements aged 10 after a childhood marred by drugs, alcohol, abuse and neglect. This summer she got 11 A* to B grade GCSEs and is now set on going to university.
"She has got a career in mind and will go to university and do well," says Christine Clynch, registered manager of Alpha Plus. "Michelle's an example of what we do well in the agency: offer stability. We have that because we make sure the match is right at the beginning, so the young person can stay long-term with the carer they first go to if that's appropriate."
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