Ofsted has published its most recent report into Bury Council’s Children’s Services following its inspection visit in June 2025.
The report acknowledged the significant progress made since the last full inspection in 2021.
The report found that:
- most children and families in Bury receive the right help at the right time
- children are supported by workers who know them well
- most assessments undertaken are detailed and identify children’s needs well
Inspection of Bury local authority children’s services report - June 2025
Responding to the report, Councillor Lucy Smith, Deputy Leader of Bury Council and Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said:
Ofsted’s latest findings demonstrate Bury’s unwavering commitment to children and families, highlighting remarkable progress since our last inspection.
We have made significant improvements which reflect our dedication to children and young people. I am particularly proud of the fact that it has been recognised that we listen carefully to our young people and families, and our determination to do so, and to act upon their voices, has stood out as a real strength.
I would like to thank every member of our team for their commitment to making a lasting, positive difference in our children's lives. I also want to acknowledge and thank all our partners across various sectors, whose collaboration and support continue to be invaluable in helping us achieve these outcomes.
We remain more motivated than ever to keep improving services to ensure all our children are safe, flourishing, and enjoy real opportunities and will continue to build on the strong progress we have made so far.