Middle managers working in integrated settings such as children's centres are not adequately equipped or trained to develop their roles, according to a new report commissioned by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC). Training and Development of Middle Managers in the Children's Workforce finds that a culture of heavy workloads and poor prioritising is preventing middle managers from establishing a career path. The four main barriers are lack of strategic planning for leadership development, difficulty in accessing training and funding, and lack...