Decision details

Cabinet considered the report and RESOLVED to:

1.    Note the positive outcome of the Ofsted inspection of Children’s Services under the new inspection framework: The Inspection of Local Authority Children’s Services [ILACS];

2.    Acknowledge the commitment and dedication of staff within Peterborough in children’s and allied services and the support provided by partner agencies in improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in Peterborough;

3.    Note the areas for development noted in the inspection report and agrees in principle to support officers in delivering continuing improvement, continuing the strong tradition of corporate and Member support for Children’s Services identified by inspectors.

While the outcome of the inspection was a positive one, there was always further learning to do. Services needed to continue to improve just to remain at the same judgement. This was because Ofsted’s expectations about service quality continued to become more demanding.

It was important therefore that Cabinet had the opportunity to review the progress made since the last inspection and to re-confirm the Council’s commitment to the on-going development of children’s services in Peterborough.

There were no applicable alternative options

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