Middlesbrough Council’s ‘front door’ children’s services criticised by Ofsted

Middlesbrough Council’s ‘front door’ children’s services criticised by OfstedThe Middlesbrough Council's service received a 'focussed visit' by Ofsted :: Councillor Joan McTigue accused the council of 'failing' youngstersA section of children’s services in a Teesside town has been criticised by Ofsted. (Image: Pixabay)A section of a council's children’s services has been criticised by Ofsted. Middlesbrough Council's "front door" children's services received a “focussed visit” by Ofsted on December 9 and 10, 2025. HM Inspector Nabeel Hussain to Annabel Bates, director of children’s services at Middlesbrough Council, says the visit was carried out in accordance with the inspection of local authority children’s services framework. ‌“I’d like to thank all staff in children’s services for the commitment they show each day and the professional manner in which they approached the Ofsted visit.