Social care commentaries
Ofsted's National Director of Social Care writes about major issues in children's services in a series of articles.
These commentaries allow Ofsted’s Director of Social Care to share her thoughts on different aspects of our children’s services. These are based on emerging inspection evidence, first hand observations and the considered views of those working in the system.
You can also read commentaries from Ofsted’s Chief Inspector.
Yvette Stanley commentaries
Yvette Stanley became Director of Social Care at Ofsted in April 2018.
Commentaries by the former Director, Eleanor Schooling
Last updated 13 February 2020 + show all updates
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Added 'Social care commentary: creating the environment for excellence in residential practice' to the collection.
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Added new social care commentary on using models of practice successfully.
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January 2018 commentary published.
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December 2017 commentary published.
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October 2017 commentary published.
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February monthly commentary added.
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December 2016 commentary published.
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First published.