Head of Corporate Parenting
Harrow Council is currently overhauling its care leaver support following an 'inadequate' Ofsted judgment.
Harrow Council is overhauling its support for care leavers following an Ofsted inspection that identified significant shortcomings in January 2026. The inspection found cases of care leavers aged 18-21 being closed prematurely and inadequate tracking of a cohort, leading to an 'inadequate' judgment for this area of children's services.
The Head of Corporate Parenting is a leadership role within a local authority, responsible for overseeing the care and support provided to children in the care system. In July 2025, Havering Council began addressing communication challenges with its foster carers, following feedback from departing carers. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Harrow Council is overhauling care leaver support after an 'inadequate' Ofsted judgment in January 2026. Source
- Ofsted found Harrow Council prematurely closed care leaver cases and inadequately tracked a cohort in January 2026. Source
- In July 2025, Havering Council began addressing communication challenges with foster carers. Source
- A presentation by the Head of Corporate Parenting and Fostering Service Manager noted four foster carer resignations by July 2025. Source
- Four new foster households were approved by Havering Council by July 2025. Source
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