Ofsted report says that children in N E Lincs are properly safeguarded
A number of local authorise have recently undergone unannounced Ofsted inspections of children’s services and have found with serious area of concern.
An Ofted inspection in North East Lincolnshire took place on on 26 and 27 January, and found children at risk of harm are properly safeguarded by the authority.
The inspection into children’s services at the council examined the effectiveness of contact, referral and assessment arrangements.
It found concerns about risk of significant harm to children were dealt with immediately.
The council said it was “delighted” with the report’s conclusions.
The inspection, which was carried out in January, found vulnerable children were “appropriately seen”, to ensure they were safe. Liberal Democrat Councillor Tony McCabe, the council’s portfolio holder for children and family services, said:
“This report reflects our own assessments and supports our own plans for improvements.
“We are doing very well in looking after the welfare of children and young people in the borough and are totally committed to the ongoing development and strengthening of arrangements for safeguarding children.”
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