The move comes after Ofsted published a report last month that provided a clear indication of the progress made by the council since 2008 in protecting vulnerable children and young people.
In his letter, Mr Loughton said he was pleased that "significant improvements have been made in a range of core safeguarding services", adding "council members and officers should be proud of the progress made to date".
Peter Martin, the council's cabinet member for children and learning, said: "We have made steady and sustained progress since 2008, and our dedicated staff deserve praise for the big part they have played in making the improvements necessary for this vote of confidence from the minister.
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