Ofsted's recent inspection of Harrow Council's children's services has revealed a significant decline, leading to an overall inadequate rating. Over the past five years, frequent changes in leadership have compromised the quality of care for care leavers. Although some areas have seen improvements since the last inspection in 2020, serious concerns remain, particularly for unaccompanied asylum-seeking youth and the provision of ongoing support. The findings indicate that the local authority has not effectively addressed risks or maintained contact with care leavers, ultimately reflecting a failure to meet the needs of these vulnerable young individuals.
Inspectors highlighted serious failures in maintaining contact with care leavers, with many failing to receive their entitled support, reflecting a significant deterioration in service quality.
The inspection report ranked Harrow's children's services as inadequate, primarily due to significant leadership changes adversely impacting the care and support system for vulnerable young individuals.
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