Ofsted Reports published in January
A summary of the Ofsted reports of children's services published during January.
Solihull makes progress but services are still not good
Solihull MBC has made some progress in improving the quality of services for children and families since its inspection in 2016, Ofsted has said. However, services are not yet good and not all areas [...]
Middlesbrough rated inadequate by Ofsted
The quality of children’s services in Middlesbrough has deteriorated since the last inspection in 2015, and services are now inadequate, Ofsted has said.
There are serious and widespread failures that leave children in harmful situations for too long. Risks to children and young people, including those who are being exploited, are not appropriately recognised, and [...]
Special Report: Government urges local authorities to prioritise adoption
The government has urged local authorities to prioritise adoption for vulnerable children in care although some areas of the sector have slammed the move.
Education secretary Gavin Williamson has called on councils not to shy away from putting children forward for adoption, and has asked them to review their practices following a drop in the [...]
Ofsted reports in December
A summary of the Ofsted reports of children's services published in December.
Some improvements in care proceedings at Sunderland
Since the last inspection of Sunderland, there have been some improvements in the management of the public law outline and care proceedings, Ofsted has said.
However, the pace of improvement remains too slow. While clear care [...]
Recruitment challenges hinder progress at Blackpool
Blackpool has been working with a range of partners to begin the process of transformational change within children's services, Ofsted has said.
Since the inspection one year ago, Blackpool has worked closely with three partners in practice (PIP) authorities and the DfE commissioner to make improvements at the front door and deliver some initial training [...]
Senior managers working determinedly to improve services at Haringey
Following a thorough analysis of the weaknesses in practice, the Director of Children's Services in Haringey, along with her assistant director, are working determinedly to systematically improve services for their most vulnerable residents.
A focused visit by Ofsted to the London Borough of Haringey found that senior managers and leaders have an accurate and comprehensive [...]
