Issue - decisions

Children's Services - Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services March 2025

25/06/2025 - Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services 2025

(a)  That the report be noted and that the positive judgements awarded to the Service by Ofsted, be celebrated.

(b)  That the post inspection action plan be supported and

(c)  That the test of assurance document, as set out in appendix 3 of the report, be received.

Reason for the decision

Dorset Council had a legal statutory duty to deliver effective safeguarding services and improve outcomes for children in care and care experienced young people. The impact of an effective Children’s Services contributed to delivering improving communities for all, a priority in the Council Plan.