Kingston-upon-Thames children’s services is run by mutual organisation Achieving for Children (AfC) and was handed a rating of “good” when it last received a full inspection in 2015.
Following a visit from Ofsted in October this year it has been upgraded to outstanding for its overall effectiveness. Support for children in care and care leavers, as well as social work leadership also received the inspectorate’s top rating.
“Senior managers and elected members demonstrate a relentless determination to provide the best possible services, based on a comprehensive understanding of practice and performance and of the needs of children and families in Kingston,” say inspectors in their report.
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