In January 2026, OFSTED published a report rating the Newham's Children Social Care Services as Outstanding, in all areas. Praising its strong focus on keeping children within kinship networks and with practitioners demonstrating consistent, high-quality practice grounded in the authority’s model of practice.
Newham’s children’s services Ofsted ratings
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Judgement |
Grade |
|---|---|
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The impact of leaders on social work practice with children and families |
Outstanding |
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The experiences and progress of children who need help and protection |
Outstanding |
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The experiences and progress of children in care and care leavers |
Outstanding |
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Overall effectiveness |
Outstanding |
