The national head of OFSTED, Sir Martyn Oliver, has visited North East Lincolnshire this week to discuss the rapid improvement in services for children and families in the area.
During a busy visit to the Council’s children’s services offices in Grimsby, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector at the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills, Sir Martyn got to see firsthand some of the improvements identified in last summer’s Ofsted inspection.
Sir Martyn praised the work of senior leaders and officers in pushing forward with significant changes to how children, young people and families receive support.
Ann-Marie Matson, Director of Children’s Services in North East Lincolnshire, said the visit was recognition of the impressive turnaround seen on the ground.
“It was a pleasure to host a visit by Sir Martyn Oliver following our Ofsted inspection last year.
“Sir Martyn was keen to see for himself the improvement work that has taken place here over the last two years, and in particular, how social work recruitment and practice has changed to support our families.
“Officers are now laser-focused on keeping this momentum going and continuing to improve our services so our children and families always receive the best possible support at the right time.”
The Council’s children’s services was rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ Leadership by Ofsted last year following a full inspection in June 2025.
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