The framework, which comes into effect in November, means that there will be one inspection for child protection, services for looked-after children and care leavers, and local authority fostering and adoption services.
Two other frameworks published today for inspecting voluntary adoption agencies and independent fostering services take immediate effect.
The inspection is universal and will be conducted in all local authorities in England in a three-year cycle.
Services that are less than good will be judged as ‘requires improvement’.
Ofsted said the key test would be the extent to which children’s experiences are prioritised and the effectiveness of the help, protection and care they receive.
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