PACT Ofsted inspection
PACT’s adoption services were rated as outstanding across all areas by Ofsted at an inspection in March 2023. This is the third consecutive inspection that PACT has been rated as outstanding.
The inspector said that the actions of PACT “contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children, young people and adults.”
The inspector spoke to PACT adopters about their experience of being assessed by PACT and matched with children and found “they were extremely complimentary and remarked on the significant impact PACT has made on their lives.”
“All adopters spoke positively of the support and training they have received from PACT. They remarked on the sensitivity and kind approach of the adoption social workers throughout their adoption journey”.
Relationship-building at the point of a person expressing an interest in adoption is a key strength of the agency. In doing so, the team can better support enquiries, help people to make the right decision and understand the adoption landscape.
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All adopters spoke positively of the support and training they have received from PACT. They remarked on the sensitivity and kind approach of the adoption social workers throughout their adoption journey.
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Adopters are supported and prepared by a team of qualified practitioners, people who have lived experience of fostering and adoption and some who bring further complementary skills and expertise to the role.
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The quality of the individualised support provided by the agency is excellent. The agency provides high-quality and effective therapy. It offers creative and innovative therapeutic interventions to adopted children and their families.
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In particular, [adopters] spoke about the online platform CATCH (Children and Trauma Community Hub) that provides an invaluable amount of research-based information, resources, education and training.
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As a result of the continuing support they receive, children placed with adopters assessed and approved by PACT make impressive and sustained progress.
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