The fostering service's rating has dropped
Labour councillors said they have “serious concerns” over the “damning failures” noted in an Ofsted inspection into Northamptonshire’s fostering service. Run by Northamptonshire Children’s Trust , it was rated inadequate by the regulator in a report published on Tuesday.
The fostering service's rating dropped from requires improvement since Ofsted’s last inspection in October 2021. Inspectors found multiple problems, including infrequent contact with children and staff struggling with “relatively high” workloads. The service looks after about 500 children.Coun Danielle Stone, shadow cabinet member for children’s services on WNC, said: “This is a report that paints a picture of a service that is in trouble.
"Social workers are under pressure with caseloads that are too high, with technology that is clunky, where too much time is spent travelling to visit families and not enough time spent with families.”
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Asda to expand Claire's Accessories in Scotland across huge 500-store rolloutA new partnership between Asda and Claire's will roll out to more than 500 stores across the UK.
Read more »
High rise with nearly 500 flats will 'transform skyline of Preston'The development of the former Dryden’s Mill on Grimshaw Street would transform the skyline of Preston if given the green light by Preston City Council
Read more »
Ofgem investigating regulation breaches after energy costs for care providers rise by up to 500%.The 'financially crippling' energy costs come at a time of crisis for the care sector, with a third of care providers saying they have considered shutting down in the last 12 months.
Read more »
Gang violence in Haiti leaves over 500 people deadThe UN said as of mid-March 2023, at least 160,000 people have been displaced and are staying with family and friends sharing limited food and water
Read more »
'I've worked with 500 police officers to address rape culture - the Met needs drastic change'Karen Whybro said most officers she worked with didn’t know what 'rape culture' meant and believes Britain's biggest police force could tackle misogyny by introducing a women's charter
Read more »