Under the new inspection regime, all councils are subject to a basic inspection lasting between one and two weeks every three years - apart from councils already "inadequate" which face the prospect of a full four-week inspection.
Shorter focused visits will take place between these inspections to identify good practice or catch local authorities before standards drop.
Inspectors visiting Leeds looked at the local authority's arrangements for the quality of matching, placement and decision-making for children in care, including the quality of planning, and the identification and management of risk and vulnerability.
They also evaluated the effectiveness of performance management, management oversight, supervision, quality assurance and the continuous professional development of the workforce.
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