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1. Article · Aug 25, 2026 · Martyn Smith LDR

   Damning Ofsted report brands children’s services inadequate (opens the original)

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   Dudley Council’s children’s services has been hit with a damning report after its latest Ofsted inspection. Watchdogs examined the authority in July 2026 and pulled no punches in handing down inadequate findings for how the council handles children who need help, children in care and the progress of care leavers. The impact of leaders on social work with families was also inadequate while Ofsted found services had deteriorated since their last inspection in 2022. The report, from inspector Teres

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2. Article · Aug 25, 2026 · Martyn Smith LDR

   Damning Ofsted report brands children’s services inadequate (opens the original)

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   Dudley Council’s children’s services has been hit with a damning report after its latest Ofsted inspection. Watchdogs examined the authority in July 2026 and pulled no punches in handing down inadequate findings for how the council handles children who need help, children in care and the progress of care leavers. The impact of leaders on social work with families was also inadequate while Ofsted found services had deteriorated since their last inspection in 2022. The report, from inspector Teres

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3. Article · Aug 25, 2026 · Martyn Smith LDR

   Damning Ofsted report brands children’s services inadequate (opens the original)

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   Dudley Council’s children’s services has been hit with a damning report after its latest Ofsted inspection. Watchdogs examined the authority in July 2026 and pulled no punches in handing down inadequate findings for how the council handles children who need help, children in care and the progress of care leavers. The impact of leaders on social work with families was also inadequate while Ofsted found services had deteriorated since their last inspection in 2022. The report, from inspector Teres

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4. Article · Aug 25, 2026 · Martyn Smith LDR

   Laid bare – Dudley’s failing children’s services after damning report (opens the original)

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   Dudley’s disastrous Ofsted report highlights a number of failings which led to a grade of ‘inadequate’ for children’s services. The report has been described as disappointing by council chiefs; they say they were already aware of failings and working to make improvements. Ofsted examined four key areas including children who need help and protection. Ofsted said contact with the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) was poor and decision-making was delayed which resulted in children livin

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5. Article · Aug 25, 2026 · Martyn Smith LDR

   Laid bare – Dudley’s failing children’s services after damning report (opens the original)

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   Dudley’s disastrous Ofsted report highlights a number of failings which led to a grade of ‘inadequate’ for children’s services. The report has been described as disappointing by council chiefs; they say they were already aware of failings and working to make improvements. Ofsted examined four key areas including children who need help and protection. Ofsted said contact with the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) was poor and decision-making was delayed which resulted in children livin

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