This is the first full week back and my diary is as ridiculous as ever, but at least it is based more in Hampshire than London. And this January heralds the last lap of my 18-month "year" as joint president of the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS). It's been a fascinating privilege to help start the new association. But it's been a long slog. TUESDAY: There is so much variety in this job. The day ranges from an employment tribunal to the...