Leicestershire County Council was handed the inspectorate’s top rating following an inspection in April.
It had previously been rated as “requires improvement to be good” after an inspection in 2019.
“Significant progress has been made across all service areas. This improvement has been underpinned by an ambitious and child-focused senior leadership team that has successfully created a culture whereby the experiences and progress of children are at the heart of social work practice,” states the report.
“Most children in care and care leavers receive an outstanding service from workers, who know them extremely well. The vast majority of children live in stable homes with carers who are supportive and ambitious for children,” it adds.
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