Purpose

The purpose of this report is to present
cabinet with the outcome of the Inspection of Local Authority
Children Services (ILACS) that took place 10-21 November 2025 and
was published 12th January 2026.

Decision

That:

a)   
Cabinet note the outcome of the ILACS
– Appendix A
 

b)   
Cabinet authorises the Corporate Director for Children and Young
People in consultation with the council’s Corporate
Leadership Team and Partnership to lead the completion of the Phase
3 improvement plan and Ofsted outcome action plan, bringing this
work together in a Children Services business plan for 2026/27 with
future governance and monitoring in line with other council
directorates.

Alternative options considered

To require a continuation of additional
reporting into Cabinet by Children’s Services.