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Dudley heavily criticised by Ofsted

Children’s services provided by Dudley MBC have been heavily criticised by Ofsted.

By Neil Merrick | 25 August 2026
Aerial view of council flats in Halesowen, Dudley © UAV 4/Shutterstock.com

Children's services provided by Dudley MBC have been heavily criticised by Ofsted.

In a report published today the experiences of care leavers, children in care, and those needing protection were all described as inadequate.

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