Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Newham's Children's Services are focusing on addressing disproportion, inequality, and structural racism to improve outcomes.
Newham's Children and Young People's services are strategically focusing on identifying and addressing disproportion, inequality, and structural racism. This approach, aiming to improve services and outcomes, was highlighted at the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting in June 2026 by Laura Eden, Corporate Director of Children and Young People.
This focus is part of the directorate's journey to achieve an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating by 2025, transforming from an 'Inadequate' rating in 2019. The strategy has been shared with the Senior Leadership Forum and involves dedicated leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Key facts
- Newham's Children and Young People's services are focusing on identifying and addressing disproportion, inequality, and structural racism. Source
- Laura Eden, Corporate Director of Children and Young People, presented this progress in June 2026. Source
- The directorate aims to achieve an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating by 2025. Source
- Newham's Children and Young People's services were rated 'Inadequate' in 2019. Source
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