Steady pace of improvement at South Gloucestershire
The scope and pace of improvement of services for children and young people in need of permanency in South Gloucestershire has been steady and realistic, Ofsted has said.
In its fourth monitoring visit since the local authority was judged inadequate in February 2017, Ofsted highlighted that South Gloucestershire had now moved into the second phase of [...]
Home secretary pledges to tackle online CSE
The home secretary has urged technology companies to step up their efforts to tackle online CSE - Child Sexual Exploitation.
The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP said he wasn't asking for change, he "is demanding it".
Home secretary Sajid Javid said: "I’ve been impressed by the progress the likes of Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and Apple [...]
Strong corporate leadership at Westminster
Within Westminster, there is strong corporate leadership to improve outcomes for children and their families who are in need of help or protection, Ofsted has said.
Since the previous inspection of children’s services in 2016, there has been a continued commitment to sustain and improve the quality of social work practice at the ‘front door’, the [...]
Dudley making progress
Dudley has made progress in improving services for children in need and those on child protection plans since the time of the last inspection, according to Ofsted.
However, in the seventh monitoring visit since the local authority was judged to be inadequate in April 2016, Ofsted said that leaders recognise that there is still more [...]
Kensington and Chelsea 'front door' arrangements praised
There has been a continued commitment to sustain and improve the quality of social work practice at the ‘front door’ of Kensington and Chelsea children's services, said Ofsted.
Inspectors found an effective ‘front door’ service within the locality teams which take referrals (initial contacts) and within the MASH.
"Highly experienced senior leaders and managers provide staff with [...]
Children in care in Hartlepool are 'cared for' and 'cared about'
Children's services in Hartlepool have been rated by Ofsted as 'good' with the inspectorate praising the 'outstanding' service for children in care and care leavers.
Since the last inspection, children have received more timely and proportionate help when needs have arisen or risks have increased. Multi-agency arrangements are stronger and highly effective. Children and young people [...]
