A report published following a joint area inspection carried out by Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, HMI Constabulary, Fire and Rescue services and HMI Probation found Bexley Council was delivering “excellent services” in response to children’s mental health needs.
Inspectors singled out the authority for its effective partnership working which showed “compassion” and a “vigorous” approach to supporting an ongoing improvement of mental health provision.
“This strong, mature partnership works well to help and protect children. It has a comprehensive knowledge of strengths and areas for improvement and is responsive to external challenge,” the report states.
It highlights the development of a learning hub as an example of the “determined” commitment of partner agencies to the enhancement of multi-agency learning across the partnership.
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