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Direction issued to Sunderland city council

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

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This direction confirms that a commissioner will be appointed to oversee the council鈥檚 improvements.

It follows an , published 20 July 2015, which found the council鈥檚 children鈥檚 social care services to be 鈥榠nadequate鈥�.

This direction has closed. A direction issued by DfE on 31 March 2017 replaces it.

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Published 20 July 2015
Last updated 3 April 2017 show all updates
  1. This direction has closed.

  2. First published.

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