Cost of care
Kensington and Chelsea's children's services, a key area of care provision, were rated 'outstanding' in October 2026.
Kensington and Chelsea's children's services, which provide care for children, were rated 'outstanding' for the third consecutive inspection in October 2026, following an Ofsted focused visit in July 2026. The council's strong foundations, sustained improvements, effective governance, and stable workforce were praised by Ofsted.
Ofsted identified two areas for further improvement: the quality and consistency of supervision and the Independent Reviewing Officer's oversight for older children in care. No specific discussions or decisions regarding the financial cost of care are detailed in the supplied material.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea's children's services were rated 'outstanding' for the third consecutive inspection in October 2026. Source
- Ofsted's latest inspection followed a focused visit in July 2026. Source
- Two areas for improvement were identified: quality/consistency of supervision and Independent Reviewing Officer's oversight for older children in care. Source
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