A change of leadership is cited by inspectors as a key driver to improved support for vulnerable children at Bromley Council after it was handed Ofsted's lowest rating in June 2016.
In December 2016, the council drafted in Ade Adetosoye to lead children's services as executive director for education, care and health and deputy chief executive. He previously led children's services at the City of London Corporation and Lambeth.
Adetosoye, who was awarded an OBE for improvements made at Lambeth, was appointed interim chief executive at Bromley last month.
In their report inspectors state that children's services leadership in Bromley has "an unwavering focus on continuous improvement".
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