An Ofsted thematic review published today (4 August) into assessment practice for children in need of help has found improvements in the quality of work in the 10 local authorities inspected.
The report, compiled from fieldwork and 123 case reviews last summer, concluded that a majority of assessments resulted in children and families receiving the right help and support at the right time.
The review - The quality of assessments for children in need of help - was ordered by Ofsted chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw after the inspectorate's 2012/13 social care annual report highlighted weaknesses in assessment practice, particularly in children's services departments rated below "good".
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