government's sector-led improvement approach
Hillingdon Council has become a Children's Improvement Team provider as part of the government's sector-led improvement approach.
Hillingdon Council was appointed as a Children's Improvement Team provider in September 2026, becoming one of the first six local authorities in the country to take on this role. This appointment is part of the government's sector-led improvement approach, which involves high-performing councils supporting others to improve services, as explained by Councillor Susan O'Brien.
The government's sector-led improvement approach is a strategy where high-performing councils support those needing to improve their services. Hillingdon will work with a partner local authority in this capacity. No upcoming discussions or decisions on this topic are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council was appointed a Children's Improvement Team provider in September 2026. Source
- This role is part of the government's sector-led improvement approach. Source
- Hillingdon is one of the first six local authorities in the country to be appointed. Source
- The appointment was announced during a Council meeting on September 24, 2026. Source
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