In 2016, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea Councils were rated “outstanding” by Ofsted under the old single inspection framework. They, along with Hammersmith & Fulham Council, were part of the Tri-borough arrangement that involved the three west London authorities delivering some children’s services jointly, having a single director of children’s services (DCS) and shared strategic approach.
The Tri-borough, set up in 2011, worked well for six years until a parting of the ways with Hammersmith & Fulham saw Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea form the Bi-borough arrangement.
The Bi-borough authorities faced the challenge of maintaining their high standards. “In 2016, we asked how could we improve on an outstanding overall judgment,” says Bi-borough DCS Sarah Newman.
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