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Direction issued to Buckinghamshire county council

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

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This direction confirms that an adviser will be appointed to oversee the council鈥檚 improvements.

It follows an , published on 8 August 2014, which found the council鈥檚 leadership, governance and children鈥檚 services to be 鈥榠nadequate鈥. Adoption and care-leaver services were found to 鈥榬equire improvement鈥.

This direction has closed. A direction issued by DfE on 5 March 2018 replaces it.

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Published 19 November 2014
Last updated 5 March 2018 show all updates
  1. Replaced by revised direction on 5 March 2018.

  2. First published.

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