An alarming article on the BBC website:
Ofsted has said there is “real cause for concern” as 10 local authorities have been found to be inadequate in safeguarding children this year.
The education watchdog in England said in too many cases action to protect young people at risk was not “timely”.
It said children’s social care services remain under pressure as demand rises.
The authorities deemed inadequate were Cornwall, Warrington, Leeds, Sandwell, Calderdale, Salford, Peterborough, Nottinghamshire, Birmingham and Essex.
The full article is here.