A joint inspection team from Ofsted and health watchdog the Care Quality Commission said that looked-after children in the area receive swift and thorough assessments of their health needs.
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) were also found to be assessed quickly, with inspectors particularly impressed with the focus on early identification of mental health problems caused by trauma.
They also found that the youth offending services worked well with health professionals to support the health needs of young offenders.
"Children and young people who are looked-after in Solihull receive timely, comprehensive and meaningful initial and review health assessments," states a letter from the inspectorates to Solihull Council's children's services and Solhull clinical commissioning group.
The letter adds that UASC "have their needs assessed quickly" ensuring the early identification of previously unidentified and unmet needs, including emotional and physical trauma.
Other areas of praise include swift progress since the start of the year to implement SEN reforms, including ensuring that all children with an SEN statement are assessed and transferred to the new system of education, health and care plans (EHC).
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