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Report for children and young people on services in Warrington

 

‘OUTSTANDING’ was just one of the verdicts of inspectors who visited Warrington in 2007 when they conducted a Joint Area Review (JAR) to find out what life is like for children and young people in the area. Today, Ofsted publishes its version of the JAR report targeted at children and young people to tell them more about the services they receive in Warrington.
 
Having talked to lots of young people, as well as adults who work with and provide services for children, the inspectors decided that local services work well together to protect and support young people. The inspectors also thought that the support available for families was outstanding.

Other areas praised by the inspectors included:

  • there is good help for young people leaving care to find accommodation and employment, or to continue with education and training
  • there is a high level of support for children with learning difficulties or disabilities – the report recognised that these children generally do well in school and are encouraged to take part in a wide range of school activities
  • services are well-managed, with the council and partners sharing imaginative and challenging ambitions to continue to improve services for all children and young people.

In its formal response to the inspectors’ review, the council has set out a clear action plan, which includes making sure that children and young people know about the inspectors’ findings. The report aimed at children and young people is available on the Ofsted website and can also be viewed on the council’s website here.

The council also wants to hear from children and young people about what they think of the inspectors’ review. Young people can send their comments via email to: mkretz@warrington.gov.uk, post their comments on the www.wot2do.org forum or call 01925 443301. A hard copy version of the report is also available in other languages and alternative formats, including Braille, British Sign Language and audio, on request.


Notes to editors:
1. Eight inspectors visited Warrington in July and September 2007 so that they could get a feel of what life is like for children and young people in the area.  They:

  • talked/listened to a number of children and young people
  • talked with adults working with children and young people (such as social workers, teachers, youth workers, nurses, doctors, police officers and councillors)
  • spoke to parents and other people caring for children 
  • met with school councils’ representatives and members of the Youth Parliament 
  • heard from the council and other agencies what they think about the services they provide for children 
  • read a lot of reports and 
  • visited a number of neighbourhoods in the area.

2. The council’s formal response to the inspectors’ review, including a detailed action plan, is available at:
      http://www.warrington.gov.uk/News/2008/March/jaractionplan.aspx#0

 

Issued by:  Caroline Jones, head of strategic communications
Date:   Tuesday 25 March, 2008
Release: Immediate