By The Bridge - Independent Childcare Organisation

By the Bridge is a fostering organisation which is not part of Social Services. We want children to do as well as they can and that means that we want all those who are important to the children to feel relaxed and comfortable, even when they are dealing with difficult things.

If children are to grow into healthy adults they need the support of their parents.
By the Bridge was set up by people who have been fostered themselves or who have fostered other peoples' children. We have personal experience of how difficult it can be for everybody when children have to live apart from their families.

We know that the key to success is having a good relationship with you.

Click here to view our Parents Guide for further information.

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At By the Bridge we have real understanding of the work that we do - 63% of our staff members have direct experience of fostering children or providing therapeutic childcare

96% of children fostered in By the Bridge are in full time education

By the Bridge meets 100% standards in 2006 CSCI inspection

By the Bridge exceeds 28 out of 32 national standards for fostering

More than half of the families in By the Bridge have pets; dogs are the most popular, then cats, fish, rabbits, birds, hamsters and horses

Congratulations to 12 Foster Parents and 2 members of staff who have successfully completed their Certificate in Therapeutic Fostering (credit rated by the University of Greenwich). 7 further Foster Parents, 2 more staff members and 16 external students are currenlty working towards their qualifications.

Investors In People Award Achieved
Quotes from our IIP assessment report;

‘By the Bridge is a very creative organisation and will challenge – this sets the organisation apart from its competitors.’

‘Communications are a real strength, with daily operational meetings and monthly staff meetings. Staff feel very involved in the business and are kept informed.’

‘By the Bridge has undertaken a lot of research in the fields of social work and has effectively used the findings of this research for the benefit of the organisation.’

‘The success of the organisation ….. has been quite remarkable in such a short period of time of operating.’

‘Top management are very approachable and genuinely value peoples’ contribution and input to the organisation. Everyone has a voice and there is no hierarchy between staff and managers.’

Click here to view our previous CSCI report