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Sutton Council is currently reviewing its children's social care, identifying areas for improvement in services for looked-after children.
Sutton's People Committee approved the borough's Children's Social Care Self-Assessment in September 2026, which evaluates services for children in care. While overall performance was positive, the Strategic Director for People Services, Nick Ireland, highlighted that areas for improvement have been identified within children's social care.
This self-assessment, which received positive feedback from Ofsted, covers the quality and impact of services provided over the last financial year. Councils regularly review their children's social care services, including those for looked-after children, to ensure their safety and welfare.
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