This summer, Hampshire County Council became one of only a handful of local authorities to be rated "outstanding" across the board for its children's services. Inspectors praised the high quality of social work, clear management oversight, support for staff, and leaders' vision and ambition for the service.
They also highlighted the fact the authority has played a key role helping others at the same time as implementing its own "ambitious transformation programme". "The outward-facing senior leadership team firmly embraces innovation, ensuring a focus on continuous improvement, while supporting local authorities through its engagement in sector-led improvement," says the inspection report.
Leaders recognise the benefits in being an improvement partner "not only in creating income, but also in the learning that is gained from other local authorities and from keeping its own staff stimulated and stretched", it adds.
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