Leeds drafted in to support 'inadequate' council

Neil Puffett
Friday, June 2, 2017

A council where children's services were rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted last year has begun receiving expert support from Leeds City Council, amid speculation that the local authority may be set to take over running the department.

 Eleanor Brazil has filed a report to children's minister Edward Timpson giving her recommendations for the future of children's services in Kirklees.
Eleanor Brazil has filed a report to children's minister Edward Timpson giving her recommendations for the future of children's services in Kirklees.

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