Ofsted slams poor practice at council where three children died

Neil Puffett
Friday, November 27, 2015

A children's services department that was providing support for three vulnerable children who died in the space of a month has been rated "inadequate" by Ofsted.

Lancashire County Council's children's services department was previously rated "good" by Ofsted in 2012. Picture: Phil Adams
Lancashire County Council's children's services department was previously rated "good" by Ofsted in 2012. Picture: Phil Adams

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