Inspection of local authority children鈥檚 services framework: implementation review
This report evaluates the extent to which the inspection of local authority children鈥檚 services (ILACS) framework has been implemented as intended.
Applies to England
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皇冠体育app report uses a variety of methods to evaluate the extent to which the ILACS framework has been implemented as intended, including independent inspection shadows and interviews carried out by the University of Birmingham.
Review findings
皇冠体育app ILACS framework provides a proportionate and efficient inspection system.
皇冠体育app inspection system rigorously investigates the social work practice of local authorities.
皇冠体育app judgements from standard and short inspections are sufficiently reliable.
Our inspection reports are clear yet concise.
Further work is required to support inspection teams to make full use of new methods and processes, ensuring that all teams consistently adhere to the framework.