Education standards report looked at all areas of local authority’s Children’s Services.
Milton Keynes City Council’s Children’s Services has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted officials, following a recent inspection.
Some of the council’s services for children were rated ‘Outstanding’ in the inspection, which took place in October.
In the report published today by Ofsted (the Office for Standards in Education), inspectors say they found strong progress had been made since their last visit. Increased staffing in frontline care, new specialised teams, and more investment, which has led to positive changes for the city’s children were all noted, despite the growing demand for council services.
The inspection looked at all areas of local Children’s Services, from social work with families to fostering and child protection. Young people, social workers, managers, and senior leaders within the city council had the chance to speak directly to Ofsted inspectors.
In granting the overall grade of ‘Good’, inspectors recognised the support for young people leaving care in Milton Keynes as ‘Outstanding’. They highlighted ‘exceptionally well written plans’ and personal advisors who provide long-term personalised support, from regular meetings to practical help, such as getting to job interviews.
“This report from Ofsted recognises the tremendous amount of work that has been ongoing over the past few years to increase the support we provide to children and young people across our city,” said Councillor Joe Hearnshaw, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People.
“Inspectors have seen that we are ambitious for children in Milton Keynes and will always strive to put their needs first. Whilst this report is a really positive milestone, we know there is more work to do, and we are already working on a plan to further improve our services.”
