WILTSHIRE Council is not doing enough to protect children, according to Ofsted.

Inspectors said there were no "widespread or serious failures" that harmed children or put them at risk, but the council was "not yet delivering good protection and help for children, young people and families".

And inspectors said the council was "not yet delivering good care for children and young people looked after".

The report published today found all areas of Wiltshire children's services required improvement, including its management, adoption services and services for those leaving care.

Laura Mayes, cabinet member for children’s services, said: “We are pleased that in the areas which are most important, inspectors recognised that there are no widespread or serious failures that leave children being harmed or at risk of harm.

“There is no room for complacency and it’s vitally important we provide our children with the very best services. This report recognises the good work already ongoing and also points out areas where we can do better.

“Through our own rigorous assessments we were already aware of these areas. The plans we have in place will address those points.”

Full story in this week's Journal, out Thursday.