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

Documents

  • Children’s Services Statutory Direction