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Direction issued to Torbay council

A direction issued by DfE to Torbay council due to inadequate performance in children's social care services.

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Direction issued to Torbay council

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This direction requires the council to co-operate with a commissioner appointed by the Secretary of State.

It follows publication on 5 January 2016 of a report by Ofsted that judged the overall effectiveness of Torbay’s children’s social care services as inadequate.

This direction is now closed. A direction issued in October 2017 replaces it.

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Published 12 May 2016
Last updated 27 October 2017 + show all updates
  1. This direction has closed. A revised direction issued by DfE in October 2017 replaces it.

  2. First published.

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