However, as well as making clear the performance of individual authorities, the data uncovers some thought-provoking trends. For instance, the commission's rankings show that more councils have improved...

Another piece of the joined-up children's services jigsaw fell into place last week with the publication of the first integrated Annual Performance Assessments for local authorities in England (see tables, p14). Announced at the same time as the final children's social care star ratings from the Commission for Social Care Inspection, these figures reveal how well children's services are meeting the five outcomes at the heart of Every Child Matters and the Children Act 2004.
However, as well as making clear the performance of individual authorities, the data uncovers some thought-provoking trends. For instance, the commission's rankings show that more councils have improved...
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