An inspection report published today found that although there were no "widespread or serious failures" that leave children at risk of harm, services were not of a "good" standard.
Two other inspection reports published today - for Derbyshire and Hartlepool - gave each authority an overall judgment of "good".
The three reports are the first to be published under Ofsted's new single inspection framework, which came into effect in November.
The new inspections assess the quality of services for all vulnerable children, with an overall department judgment based on performance in three key areas - services for children who need protection; looked-after children (including adopted children and care leavers); and leadership, management and governance.
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