delays in child and family assessments
Sutton Council is addressing areas for improvement in children's social care, which includes child and family assessments, following a recent self-assessment.
Sutton's People Committee approved the borough's Children's Social Care Self-Assessment on September 24, 2026. This document evaluates the quality and impact of services provided over the last financial year. Nick Ireland, Strategic Director for People Services, noted that while overall performance is generally positive, areas for improvement have been identified within children's social care.
The self-assessment received positive feedback from Ofsted during their annual engagement meeting in September 2026. Jonathan Williams, Director of Children's Services, also shared remarks on the assessment. No further discussions or decisions regarding specific improvements in children's social care, including those related to child and family assessments, are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Sutton's People Committee approved the Children's Social Care Self-Assessment on September 24, 2026. Source
- The self-assessment identified areas for improvement in children's social care. Source
- Ofsted gave positive feedback on the self-assessment during their annual engagement meeting in September 2026. Source
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