Joint Targeted Area Inspection

Blackpool’s response to identifying need and risk in young residents has been praised following a recent inspection.

A joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) took place in November 2024, scrutinising the initial multi-agency response of Blackpool Council, Lancashire Police and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board when a concern is raised.

The five-day inspection, carried out by Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and his Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), credited the strong, capable and determined leadership and the strengths of the service provision provided by the partnership.

Inspectors said; 

“A strong, caring leadership ethos based on doing what is right for children in Blackpool means that a large majority of children get the right help when they need it.”

Read the full outcome letter here.