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OFSTED
The Lambeth report is a warning to us all
By Michael Burton | 04 August 2021
The historic abuse of looked-after children in Lambeth LBC is about the worst example of what hap...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
We're in this for the long haul
By Cllr Chris Read | 02 August 2021
Six years on from the Jay report into child sexual exploitation in Rotherham, council leader Cllr...
OFSTED
Ofsted chief rubbishes 'inspection tsunami' claim
By Martin Ford | 09 July 2021
Amanda Spielman has sought to ease concerns about a deluge of inspections as the watchdog resumes...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Slough's services put children first
By Ann McGauran | 07 July 2021
In April, Slough’s independent children’s services trust became wholly owned by the council. Josi...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Ofsted - Newham's quality of social work practice is improving
By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2021
The quality of social work practice in Newham is improving, but the pace of change has been affec...
BUSINESS
Councillors to bring supported housing closer to home
By Dan Peters | 28 June 2021
Senior Haringey LBC councillors have moved to develop supported housing for young people with com...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Keeping children in sight
By Dan Peters | 16 June 2021
Last week allegations of ill-treatment at a children’s home in Cardiff were in the spotlight. Dan...
OFSTED
Herefordshire handed improvement notice
By Martin Ford | 19 May 2021
The Government has issued an improvement notice to Herefordshire Council over ‘serious concerns’ ...
WHITEHALL
Lack of 'clarity' hampering child protection
By Martin Ford | 29 April 2021
Improvements in multi-agency leadership locally and cross-government strategy nationally are requ...
SOCIAL CARE
A creative vision for Newham
By Tim Aldridge | 20 April 2021
There is now greater optimism that Newham LBC is reaching a tipping point in its improvement jour...
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