Dudley’s Children’s Services and Safeguarding Children Board’s Ofsted Inspection Report is available http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/local-authorities/dudley

Although this holds a spotlight largely on the Local Authority practice, Partners have to assume responsibility for the contributions we have made to these failings.  Improvements cannot be achieved without the involvement and hard work  of all partners, residents and children in our Borough.

A very positive meeting with Merlin Joseph Chief Officer of Dudley Children’s Services and some Voluntary Sector Providers recently left attendees feeling there was a clear and positive way forward as a meaningful partnership. Notes from this meeting are available on our Events Page