Our programme of in-depth inspections is designed to provide an independent evaluation of local authority social work services. Our reports and reviews will be used to help in the development of policy and the spread of good practice.
We aim to deliver the programme across all 32 Scottish local authorities by mid-2009. The programme will involve:
Our emphasis is on the impact of services on the people who use them or who are involved in any other way, perhaps as carers. We look at how the range of services is actually tackling people's needs.