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Ofsted praises Wandsworth Council’s ‘child-focused’ approach to children’s services

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Children’s services in Wandsworth have been upgraded to “good” by Ofsted, with inspectors praising the council’s “child-focused” approach.
Ofsted praises improvements at Wandsworth Council's children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock
Ofsted praises improvements at Wandsworth Council's children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock

"Most children and families benefit from the support and intervention they receive", Ofsted states in its latest report on Wandsworth's children's services, following a visit from inspectors between 7 and 18 November.

Inspectors noted: “The healthy culture that has been created in the organisation places children at the centre of its ethos and approach.”

The voices and views of children in care and care leavers are taken into account when key decisions are made, inspectors found, and staff focus on understanding children’s wishes, views and feelings.

Inspectors also said that the vast majority of children and families receive the right support at the right time, and that the workers are committed to improving the lives of children in the borough.

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