This regional diagnostic review provides a high-level analysis of strengths, emerging practice, and priority areas across children’s services in the North West, drawing on self-assessment data, inspection findings, and peer challenge insights. It highlights areas of progress and innovation, as well as shared challenges that present opportunities for collaboration and targeted support along with links to practice guides. The report is intended to inform strategic planning and regional improvement activity, and Directors and other staff within children’s services are encouraged to review the full document to explore the detailed findings and examples of promising practice.
