Two local authorities have become the first to be awarded “outstanding” judgments under Ofsted’s inspection framework for children’s services.
Out of the three authorities that make up the “tri-borough” (Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster councils), both Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster were rated outstanding, while Hammersmith and Fulham was rated “good”.
Read Children & Young People Now: Ofsted awards first ‘outstanding’ ratings for children’s services
Headlines for IROs
Kensington and Chelsea
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Children’s services in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are outstanding |
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1. Children who need help and protection |
Good |
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2. Children looked after and achieving permanence |
Outstanding |
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2.1 Adoption performance |
Outstanding |
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2.2 Experiences and progress of care leavers |
Outstanding |
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3. Leadership, management and governance |
Outstanding |
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Download the Ofsted report for: Kensington and Chelsea
Westminster
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Children’s services in Westminster City Council are outstanding |
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1. Children who need help and protection |
Good |
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2. Children looked after and achieving permanence |
Outstanding |
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2.1 Adoption performance |
Outstanding |
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2.2 Experiences and progress of care leavers |
Good |
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3. Leadership, management and governance |
Outstanding |
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Download the Ofsted report for: Westminster
Hammersmith and Fulham
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Children’s services in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham are good |
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1. Children who need help and protection |
Good |
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2. Children looked after and achieving permanence |
Good |
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2.1 Adoption performance |
Outstanding |
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2.2 Experiences and progress of care leavers |
Good |
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3. Leadership, management and governance |
Outstanding |
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Download the Ofsted report for: Hammersmith and Fulham
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