Decision details

Children's Improvement Plan Phase 3

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to present cabinet with the outcome of the Inspection of Local Authority Children Services (ILACS) that took place 10-21 November 2025 and was published 12th January 2026.

Decision:

That:

a)    Cabinet note the outcome of the ILACS – Appendix A

 

b)    Cabinet authorises the Corporate Director for Children and Young People in consultation with the council’s Corporate Leadership Team and Partnership to lead the completion of the Phase 3 improvement plan and Ofsted outcome action plan, bringing this work together in a Children Services business plan for 2026/27 with future governance and monitoring in line with other council directorates.

Alternative options considered:

To require a continuation of additional reporting into Cabinet by Children’s Services.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Tina Russell, Corporate Director Childrens and Young People Email: tina.russell@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260 267.

Publication date: 05/02/2026

Date of decision: 05/02/2026

Effective from: 12/02/2026

Accompanying Documents:

  • Children's Improvement Plan Phase 2