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Bedfordshire: Early help services effectively support children and families, inspection finds

2 mins read Children's Services Ofsted
Inspectors have praised early help services for children in Bedfordshire as part of “effective partnership working” that delivers intensive support to children and families.
Central Bedfordshire Council has been praised over good targeting of support for children. Picture: Adobe Stock
Central Bedfordshire Council has been praised over good targeting of support for children. Picture: Adobe Stock

The latest inspection by Ofsted of children’s services at Central Bedfordshire Council, carried out between 17 to 21 January, rated the authority as ‘good’ for its overall effectiveness.

The inspectorate said the council had provided ongoing investment in early help and additional family support services enabling families to access support, often without the need for statutory intervention.

“Strength and improvements are evident across the full range of social work practice.

“The local authority has sustained effective services for children in need of help and protection,” its report said.

It highlights the council’s commitment to providing effective early intervention to children and families through a range of locally-based community support and advice services.

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