More improvement needed at Neath Port Talbot children’s service, report

The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) has published its findings today on its inspection of Children’s Social Services in Neath Port Talbot (NPT) County Borough Council.

Imelda Richardson, Chief Inspector of CSSIW said: “It is evident that the local authority is making some progress in implementing the strategic improvement plan which was put in place as a result of NPT’s children’s services being subject to CSSIW’s serious concerns protocol.

“However, while the significant amount of work which has been carried out this has not yet resulted in consistent improvement in performance and quality across the planning and delivery of children’s services.”

CSSIW intend to continue to monitor the local authority under the serious concerns protocol for a further period of at least 12 months when progress will be reassessed.

To view the latest report, visit: http://cssiw.org.uk/our-reports/local-authority-report/2013/140131npt-child-services-inspection/?lang=en