Decision details

Update on the improvement programme within the Children and Families directorate following publication of Ofsted focused visit July 2021

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To update Cabinet on the outcome of the Ofsted focus visit on 7 - 8 July 2021 and progress to date of the improvement programme.

 

Decision:

That:

a)    Cabinet note the outcome of the Ofsted focussed visit on the 7 – 8 July;

b)    Cabinet note the progress to date against the service priorities identified by Ofsted and other independent reviews undertaken

 

Alternative options considered:

1.             There are no alternative options.

2.             The council is under duty to accept the outcome of the review and address the areas highlighted as part of the overall Children’s improvement programme.

 

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Catherine Knowles, Interim director of children and families Email: Catherine.Knowles@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260134.

Publication date: 30/09/2021

Date of decision: 30/09/2021

Effective from: 07/10/2021

Accompanying Documents:

  • Update on the improvement programme within the Children and Families directorate following publication of Ofsted focused visit July 2021