Ofsted’s thematic review of eight councils' safeguarding arrangements reveals that some had only recently implemented CSE strategies, while two are yet to put any plans in place. This is despite statutory guidance outlining local authorities’ responsibilities in the area first being published in August 2009.
The inspectorate found inconsistency in the quality of care planning for young people, leaving some exposed to the risk of sexual exploitation. In addition, too many councils were judged to not be doing enough to protect vulnerable groups such as children who run away from care and regular school truants.
The Sexual Exploitation of Children: It Couldn’t Happen Here, Could It? report, shows that the failures are also preventing authorities from protecting victims of CSE and from prosecuting perpetrators.
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