Since the introduction of Ofsted's single inspection framework for children's services departments in late 2013, three-quarters of local authorities have been rated "requires improvement" or "inadequate". So departments that buck the trend and get a "good" verdict or better – currently, only one has been rated "outstanding" - know that they have demonstrated a quality of work that marks it out from the pack.
Trafford is one of those. The borough's latest Ofsted report describes its work with care leavers is "exemplary", its quality assurance "excellent", while its workforce planning has created an "extremely stable and positive environment" for social work.
John Pearce, acting corporate director for children, families and wellbeing, says the foundation for Trafford's success is its commitment to integrated and quality assurance.
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