Disclaimer

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you.

We try to make sure all the information on this website is correct but the content is not guaranteed. We do not accept liability for injury, loss or damage arising from inaccuracies, omissions or interpretation of its content. If you believe any content to be inaccurate, please let us know. Our website contains links to external websites which are not managed by Trafford Council. We have no control over their reliability or the content included on them. Inclusion of an external link is not an endorsement.

We offer an independent and impartial service so we cannot recommend or endorse any specific providers listed. You can however leave Reviews about your experience of any listing on the website, or comment on any existing Review or Rating. Your honest opinions may help other people choose the best service or activity for them.

There are some indicators of a certain level of quality used on our website. When you are looking at search results, you will see some search filters on the left of your screen. One of them is for Quality and depending on what you have searched for, you may see the following options:

  • Commissioned by Trafford
  • CQC Registered
  • Ofsted Registered

 

Commissioned by Trafford

These are services which have been commissioned by Trafford, which means Trafford pay for and monitor the service. Commissioned services have to go through the same checks as services which are Approved by Trafford, plus a further stage of checks. They have to apply and prove they can provide a specific service that meets the identified need.

  • The providers have undergone checks and meet a required level of quality
  • Checks relate to things like insurance cover, finance, safeguarding procedures and staff training.
  • Satisfactory references have been provided and they have shown evidence that they are able to work in and know Trafford.

Service users and professionals can be involved in scoring these applications.

 

CQC Registered

This is for health and social care providers such as residential homes, nursing home and homecare who are independently regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). You will find CQC grades included in individual listings, with links to inspection reports. You can use search filters to narrow your search results to providers who have achieved a particular inspection grade.

 

Ofsted Registered

This is for schools and early years providers who are independently regulated and inspected by Ofsted. You will find Ofsted grades included in individual listings, with links to inspection reports. You can use search filters to narrow your search results to providers who have achieved a particular inspection grade.

 

Registered user policy

1.            Introduction

The purpose of this policy is to provide an understanding of the registered users and content on the Trafford Directory.

Trafford Directory is an online directory of information about: local clubs, societies, community and voluntary organisations, childcare providers and services.

We do not charge users who are looking for information or maintaining a record on the directory.

 

2.            Objective

To provide unbiased and impartial information about organisations and services who support people of all ages across Trafford and beyond.

Trafford Directory is not an online business directory. We work to maintain the directory to the highest standard possible, but responsibility for the accuracy of the information rests with the registered user. 

 

3.            Statutory duties

All Local authorities have a duty to provide information, advice and assistance under the following legislative acts:

 

 

4.            Who is eligible to be registered?

  • Voluntary and statutory organisations
  • Commercial or profit-making organisations may be listed if they satisfy the following criteria:
    • they are community based or represent a significant all aged approach contribution to the local community
    • they provide goods, activities or services that help people to maintain their independence, encourage healthy lifestyles and promote well-being
    • they offer opportunities to participate in cultural activities
    • they can evidence a specialism that will benefit a person who has Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)

 

5.           Disclaimer

Trafford Council reserves the right to refuse access to join Trafford Directory, terminate accounts, remove or edit content. You are responsible for maintaining information held within your directory listing, and the details you provide should be accurate and up to date. Content which we feel may be harmful to our users or to our reputation may be removed without warning.

If you are a Childcare Provider or Care Provider registered with either Ofsted or the Care Quality Commission (CQC), we receive an information feed from these organisations direct into our systems about your basic details. Contact and registration information is kept up to date at those sources, and you will need to inform them of any changes. It is not Trafford Council’s responsibility to ensure this information is accurate. 

It is our policy not to include childcare provision which is not currently registered with an appropriate governing body on Trafford Directory.

Failure to maintain and update your listing may result in the termination of your account and removal of your information.

Trafford Council cannot be held responsible for content from external links to registered users accounts.

If your information has been included on Trafford Directory and you would like it removed you must send an email to fis@trafford.gov.uk.

Trafford Council's decision is final.

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Last updated: 16/10/2023

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