Herefordshire Council's child protection 'inadequate'
A report by Ofsted has found Herefordshire Council's safeguarding services to protect children to be "inadequate".
The council said inspectors carried out an unannounced visit in September.
The report raised a number of areas for improvement including decision making, information sharing and stability of the workforce.
Councillor Patricia Morgan said: "We are very disappointed with the findings but accept them."
An improvement board with an independent chair has been set up start to make the necessary changes, the council said.