Children’s Services were inspected between the 3rd and the 21st June 2019. This inspection followed an inspection in early 2017 where Children’s Services were rated as inadequate. This most recent inspection considered the improvements that have been made to services over the past two years.

The result of the inspection was the Children’s Services in Tower Hamlets are now rated as GOOD. The grade above inadequate is Requires Improvement so this rating represents a significant improvement. This report will outline some of the key highlights from the inspection report.

The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To note the report and the outcome of the recent inspection.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN AND CULTURE (D. JONES)

(Strategy and Policy Manager (J. Solomons)