disproportion, inequality, and structural racism
Newham Council is strategically addressing disproportion, inequality, and structural racism in Children's Services to achieve an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating.
Newham Council's Children and Young People's services are strategically addressing issues of unfairness and systemic bias within services, including disproportion, inequality, and structural racism. This approach is part of their aim to achieve an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating by 2025, a significant improvement from an 'Inadequate' rating in 2019.
Corporate Director Laura Eden presented the directorate's progress, which includes dedicated leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to the Health and Wellbeing Board in June 2026. The strategy, shared with the Senior Leadership Forum, focuses on identifying and addressing these systemic biases to improve services and outcomes for young people.
Key facts
- Progress on addressing disproportion, inequality, and structural racism was presented in June 2026. Source
- Newham Children's Services aim for an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating by 2025. Source
- Newham Children's Services were rated 'Inadequate' in 2019. Source
- The approach includes dedicated leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Source
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