A FOSTERING agency which helps children in Bradford has received its second consecutive "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted.

Orange Grove Fostercare Yorkshire is based in Leeds, but provides respite, emergency, permanent, long and short-term fostering places for children in and around Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax.

The agency was praised by inspectors for "providing first-rate support to their foster carers and children and young people."

The report also described the agency as "flourishing because of the high-quality, nurturing care and support provided by their foster carers."

Children felt happy as well, according to the Ofsted report.

It said: "the children and young people feel loved", "they experience stability", and as a result, "become less anxious, more confident and have improved self-esteem".

Craig Clark (above-left), Registered Manager at Orange Grove Fostercare Leeds, said: "The whole agency is thrilled to be awarded our second consecutive 'Outstanding' rating by Ofsted.

"The result is purely down to the team's tireless dedication to providing the best care and support to vulnerable children.

"I'd like to express how proud I am of the entire team and all of our inspiring foster carers, without their enthusiasm, many young people and children wouldn’t be able to achieve the great things they are destined to do."

The overarching organisation, Orange Grove Fostercare, takes care of more than 400 children across the South East, Midlands, North West and Yorkshire.

If you would like to find out more about fostering with Orange Grove, call: 0800 3698513 or visit orangegrovefostercare.co.uk/