CYP Now - ADCS vice president sets out priorities for the year

This is my first blog since becoming Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) vice president and so I wanted to start by acknowledging the inspirational leadership the immediate past president, Steve Crocker, brought to role.

Andy Smith is strategic director of people services at Derby City Council. Picture: Derby City Council

Steve navigated the Association and membership through arguably one of the most important years in recent times for children’s services with the publication of major reviews in children’s social care and SEND.

As I look to the year ahead, I know I will continue to be inspired by our new president, John Pearce, who has now picked up the baton from Steve and will be a brilliant advocate for children and lead the Association from the front. It’s truly a privilege to be vice president of the Association and I am really looking forward to working with John, and ADCS all members and wider stakeholders as we work to make this a country that works for all children.

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