Lead Member – Cllr Ruth Houghton, Portfolio Holder for Social Care

Lead Officer – Sonya Miller, Service Director Children and Young People

REPORT TO FOLLOW

RESOLVED:

3.1   That Cabinet acknowledges this outstanding achievement and the positive impact on the lives of children, young people and families.

3.2.  That Cabinet acknowledge the Council wide commitment to sustaining and embedding this outstanding achievement, at the same time recognising the preventative benefits that doing so will bring to children, young people and families.

3.3   The report to be shared with Full Council on the 25^th September 2025.

The Portfolio Holder for Social Care was pleased to present the report on the Children’s Social Care Ofsted Report; the service had achieved an outstanding rating which had been attributed to strong leadership, professional social work practice and effective cross-departmental collaboration.  She outlined the council’s vision for family-based care, and the transition to a Children’s Ambition Board to maintain and build on successes.  All members present congratulated children’s services recognising that the outcome of the inspection was a testament to a dedicated and hard working team who went over and beyond to improve the experience of children and families.  Members discussed ongoing challenges and the importance of cross-party support moving forward. 

RESOLVED:

3.1    That Cabinet acknowledges this outstanding achievement and the positive impact on the lives of children, young people and families.

3.2.   That Cabinet acknowledge the Council wide commitment to sustaining and embedding this outstanding achievement, at the same time recognising the preventative benefits that doing so will bring to children, young people and families.

3.3    The report to be shared with Full Council on the 25^th September 2025.