Figures published today by the watchdog show that out of 17 local authorities judged to be inadequate on children’s services in the past year, nearly two thirds (11) had recently seen a new director of children’s services installed.
Sir Michael Wilshaw, chief inspector of Ofsted said that while incompetent and ineffective leadership must be addressed quickly, equally those in leadership positions with capacity and potential must be “recognised and nurtured”.
“Too much leadership volatility in social care is counter-productive – that goes without saying,” Wilshaw said.
“One in three local authorities has had a change in their director of children’s services last year alone.
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