Ofsted has praised the Royal Borough for the quality of support it provides to children and young people in care. A report published on February 12 found that children benefit from well-coordinated, multidisciplinary support that promotes their well-being, educational progress, and long-term outcomes. “Children in care benefit from a strong corporate parenting service that provides effective, multidisciplinary support which promotes their wellbeing, and helps ensure that children live in homes that meet their needs,” inspectors said. The borough’s virtual school was praised for its robust support, with regular meetings helping children and young people to make good progress. Ofsted found that social workers build positive and consistent relationships with children in their care, enabling support to be tailored to each child’s individual needs throughout their care journey.

Source: Express February 23, 2026 09:39 UTC