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On 8 July 2008, Ofsted published a report (Safeguarding children) which assesses how well agencies are working at both national and local levels to safeguard children and young people.
The report looks at arrangements for safeguarding children and young people in four key areas:
The report finds that much has changed since the last review was published in 2005. It points to evidence of improvements in children’s services and in outcomes for children and young people coupled with a range of initiatives that have provided a much-needed impetus for change.
However, the report stresses that some children are still not being well served. These children need particular attention to make sure that they are properly safeguarded. As in 2005, this includes some children who are looked after and children who are asylum seekers as well as children and young people in secure settings.
The report includes recommendations for all the agencies, local authorities, local safeguarding children boards and government departments that provide services for children.