Council given six months to improve children's services in Herefordshire
It follows a damning report by the Children's Commissioner.
Last updated 2nd Mar 2023
Herefordshire Council has been told it needs to make changes to improve its children's services.
The Children's Commissioner Eleanor Brazil was brought in to give her findings after a damning Ofsted report that was published last year.
She concluded better strategic planning is needed, as well as more funding.
Ms Brazil also highlighted several failures such as the number of agency workers and a slow return to face-to-face working since the pandemic.
The Chief Executive of the Council Paul Walker said: "I am sorry for the failures she has highlighted – our children and families deserve better and we will work tirelessly to ensure we build the service we all wish to see.
"Many of the issues facing Herefordshire Children’s Services are long-standing and complex. But we are determined that we will bring about the changes necessary in the timescales set out so that we build a better service fit for the future."