Ofsted rates Tameside ‘inadequate’ amid rising caseloads

Joe Lepper
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Tameside Council’s children’s services has been handed Ofsted’s lowest rating after an inspection found concerns around rising caseloads, an “over reliance” on temporary staff and “serious failures” in protecting children.

Tameside Council has vowed to improve services. Picture: Tameside Council/Twitter
Tameside Council has vowed to improve services. Picture: Tameside Council/Twitter

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