Ofsted inspection 2026

Children's Services rated as 'Good'

Following an inspection from 12 to 16 January 2026, Ofsted has rated our Children’s Service as ‘Good’ overall.

This maintains the Good rating that Torbay was previously awarded by Ofsted in 2022.

The Good rating, following the inspection which took place 12 to 16 January 2026, applies across all of these areas:

• The impact of leaders on social work practice with children and families
• The experiences and progress of children who need help and protection
• The experiences and progress of children in care
• The experiences and progress of children care leavers
• Overall effectiveness

Areas highlighted for improvement include:

• The response to children who have suffered long-term neglect
• The range and supply of homes for children in care
• The frequency and quality of supervision

Useful links

• Read the Ofsted report
• Find all inspection reports for Torbay
• Find out more about Ofsted