Former Ofsted official apologises for the watchdog's failure in Rotherham
A former senior official at children's care watchdog Ofsted has apologised for the organisation's failure to uncover widespread sexual exploitation in Rotherham.
A former senior official at children's care watchdog Ofsted has apologised for the organisation's failure to uncover widespread sexual exploitation in Rotherham.
Rotherham Borough Council's cabinet is to resign in the wake of Louise Casey's damning report "as soon as transitional arrangements can be put in place", the council said.
Louise Casey’s report on her inspection in Rotherham has been published.
The author clearly has no confidence in the current political leadership of Rotherham Borough Council.
As a Cabinet, whatever the details, as the political leadership of the council we must take responsibility. We therefore announce our intention to resign our positions as soon as transitional arrangements can be put in place.
A lawyer claims more evidence could emerge and the scandal "is not going away." David Greenwood represents 38 of 1,400 victims.
A police officer and two councillors are accused of having sex with victims of the Rotherham child abuse scandal, it has been reported.