Children’s services in Oxfordshire judged “good” by Ofsted

Praise for a number of improvements across the service area since its last inspection

Children’s services in Oxfordshire have been judged as “good” by Ofsted following an inspection in February this year.

Inspectors praised Oxfordshire County Council for a number of improvements across the service area since its last inspection in 2018.

The Ofsted reported noted: “The chief executive officer is ambitious for children and has a good understanding of the priorities for improving the lives of the most vulnerable children.

“Strong political and corporate support has continued and has ensured that the children’s directorate has received ongoing investment to develop and strengthen services for vulnerable children.

“The newly appointed permanent director of children’s services, together with political and corporate leaders, are committed to, and ambitious for, children and young people. They have a good understanding of what is working well, and the areas for ongoing improvement.

“Additional investment has also enabled services to be developed and strengthened.”

The inspectors noted that children and young people who need help and protection receive proportionate and timely support.   Families benefit from a range of specialist services and social workers have a good understanding of their children and of their route into care.

Councillor John Howson, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Young People’s Services, said: “This result is testament to the incredible hard work and dedication of our children services teams, supporting and protecting some of the most vulnerable young people and families in the county.”

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Published: 09/04/2024 03:41pm by Banbury FM Newsteam

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