The inspectorate told CYP Now that it plans to launch a consultation on the creation of a “discrete” judgment on “the experiences and progress of care leavers” later this year.
The new judgment is likely to be added to four existing categories rated by inspectors as part of Ofsted’s inspections of local authority children’s services (ILACS).
A spokesperson for Ofsted said: “The pandemic and our recent research has further highlighted the specific vulnerabilities of many care leavers, including a risk of isolation, poor mental health, difficulty in accessing services, and financial concerns. The way we currently look at care leavers’ experiences has shone a light on these issues, but we think we can, and should, go further.
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