On Saturday 12th January 2008, northerncare collected their award from Ofsted for Outstanding Provider 2006-2007 after our home, The Limes in Tameside was judged as “Outstanding” during their inspections between 1st September 2006 and 31st July 2007. During that period, 7% of all children’s homes inspected by Ofsted achieved Outstanding. Since this time, 38% of northerncare’s homes have been awarded an overall quality rating of “Outstanding” with all of our other homes achieving a rating of “Good”.

The celebrations in London were attended by over 500 professionals from varying public and private services including Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Ofsted, Christine Gilbert (pictured: back row, middle). northerncare’s Operations Director, Billy Grace and Home Manager for The Limes, Joanne Roughley attended. Billy is delighted with this recognition, commenting, “northerncare prides itself on delivering local authorities with positive outcomes for children and young people so to be recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted is a tribute to all our staff and to the high level of quality care and education they deliver.”