Issue details
Children’s Services Statutory Direction
The purpose of this report is to present Cabinet with the outcome of the Inspection of Local Authority Children Services (ILACS) which took place 10-21 November 2025 and published 12 January 2026 and provide the DfE update on the statutory direction to Herefordshire LA (appendix A).
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/06/2026
Decision due: 30 July 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet member children and young people
Lead director: Corporate Director - Children & Young People
Department: Children and Young People
Contact: Diane Kennett, Executive Assistant To Management Board Email: Diane.Kennett@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383744.
Agenda items
- 30/07/2026 - Cabinet Children’s Services Statutory Direction 30/07/2026
Documents
- Children’s Services Statutory Direction