Council Lincolnshire County Council
Performance Percentage of looked-after children whose cases were reviewed within the required timescales.
Lincolnshire has received a glowing Ofsted report for its safeguarding procedures this month. The authority's overall effectiveness of safeguarding services and capacity to improve was rated as "outstanding". One of the areas picked out for praise in its looked-after children's services is the timely manner in which reviews are conducted.
Inspectors found: "Investigations, child protection conferences and reviews are rigorous and timely. Well-written and detailed plans are provided to child protection conferences, which are well attended. Overall, social workers are knowledgeable and energetic, and pursue agreed plans tenaciously."
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