Joint Area Review (JAR) of Services for Children and
Young People in Worcestershire
We are delighted to announce that the results if the
Worcestershire Joint Area Review has been published by Ofsted
The full report is available to download from
the
Ofsted website.
The Joint Area Review, or JAR, is an inspection of all
children's services within a local area. It is carried out by a
team of inspectors from various central government agencies
including the Office for Standards in Education (OfSTED) and the
Healthcare Commission (HCC).
The aim of the JAR inspection is to see how well partners are
improving outcomes in the area and whether they are providing
joined-up services for children, young people, their parents and
carers.
The five Every Child Matters outcomes are key to this
approach:
- Be Healthy
- Stay Safe
- Enjoy and Achieve
- Make a Positive Contribution
- Achieve Economic Well-being
Worcestershire Children's Services Authority JAR will take place
during the weeks beginning 30 June 2008 and 7 July 2008. The JAR
will inspect the range of services provided by the agencies and
organisations in Worcestershire, most of whom are represented on
the county's Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership
(CYPSP). Preparation, planning and onsite inspection for the JAR
will affect organisations that plan, commission and provide
services for children and young people across the county.
The
JAR will provide a picture of what it is like for children and
young people living in Worcestershire. The inspectors will focus on
how well we are improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children
and young people including looked after children, children with
learning disabilities/difficulties and children in need of
protection from abuse.
The JAR is an extension of the County Council's Annual
Performance Assessment (APA), which is carried out every year.
