Care inspectors say children's services on Anglesey are facing "real and growing pressures" from rising demand.

A new report says council-run services for children and families on the island had "clear strengths in safeguarding, preventative practice, and partnership working", following a week-long inspection in January.

But Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) said increasing demand was putting pressure on the workforce - and according to a survey, fewer than half (45%) of those who responded found it easy to contact children's services.

Anglesey Council said it welcomed the findings.

Fôn Roberts, director of social services, said: "We are naturally pleased that Care Inspectorate Wales recognised so many positives during its recent assurance check."

"The recognition of our dedicated workforce, strong leadership, our commitment to trauma‑informed practices and how strongly children's voices guide our work is very welcome."

"There are, of course, areas for improvement and we are already looking at these to ensure that we continue to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and families."

"The county council will now work to develop an action plan aligned to CIW's recommendations and continue working closely with partners to drive forward improvements."

The inspection report, published on Wednesday, noted children's voices are "strong in most records" with practitioners promotiong their voice and indpendence by using a "person-centred and strengths-based" approach.

It added the council's trauma-informed model was "well established" with one secondary school - Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni - recognised by winning an award for support.

Safeguarding proceedures were described as "robust" with most decisions and actions taken in a timely manner, while the work of the Early Help Hub and the Cartrefi Clyd provision for children in care was also highlighted.

The high number of Welsh-speaking practitioners was noted, ensuring services can be delivered in the language of choice.

But among the report's recommendations, inspectors said more consistency was needed in recording children's voices for all relevant records and formal assessments for unpaid carers.

They added the quality assurance framework needed to be "robustly embedded" in practice following a recent restructure of children's services, and that work continues with the Betsi Cadwaladr health board to "address challenges in health integration".

The report notes that an independent review of early preventative services was being carried out.

Cllr Dyfed Jones, who holds the children and families portfolio at Anglesey Council, said: "We're immensely proud that CIW recognises that children and families on Anglesey are well supported by our caring and committed team."

"Social care and wellbeing are a cornerstone of the council olan 2023-28. Putting the health, wellbeing and safety of our children and young people first is key to helping them live well on Anglesey."

"We'll continue to work with our partners, including Care Inspectorate Wales, to ensure our children and young people are safe and can thrive."

A CIW spokesperson added that it would montior progress at the council and expected appropriate action to be taken to address areas for improvement.