The watchdog has now published the results of unannounced visits to 18 local authorities, nine of which have been told to improve urgently. These can be viewed by clicking on the council names below.
Leeds, Calderdale, Cambridgeshire, North Yorkshire, Cornwall, Hounslow, Redbridge, Warrington and East Sussex were all classed as having at least one "area for priority action".
In Leeds, inspectors found that social workers left seven children at risk of serious harm. The council's response to child protection referrals was deemed inadequate and children were not always seen by social workers, even when there were concerns about their safety.
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