Sefton Council is set to retain control of its children’s services despite having “lost sight of their responsibilities”, according to a report by a government-appointed commissioner.
The report, produced by commissioner Paul Moffat and released last week, details the steps that have been taken since a “bleak” Ofsted inspection earlier this year left the borough’s children’s service rated inadequate after “serious and systemic failings” were identified.
Following the release of a report into that inspection in May this year, the service was placed into special measures and Mr Moffat appointed to oversee changes. Now, after a three-month review into the service, the commissioner has reported his findings and recommendations to the secretary of state for education.
