Doncaster's back in the bad books

摘要

Doncaster is back in the bad books of central government - again. The Le Grand report into children's services at the council feels a bit like deja vu, with central government giving the authority a good ticking off. From back in the days of Donnygate, the council has had its ups and downs, but all along it has been an easy target - and this latest report catalogues the history of problems with children's services. Personally, I'm a sucker for an underdog, and have spent the past few years rooting for the beleaguered borough to pull itself up by its boot strings. It has got a long way to pull, but it has gradually met some of the key milestones - quietly.