It was just about two years ago that I took up the role of director of children's services (DCS) at Staffordshire County Council.
This was not my first chief officer role; in fact it was the fourth, but my first within children's services. Whilst I realised that my decision was not without risk, both for the organisation and for me personally, I wanted to try and make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families in my county.
But, if I am honest, it was with trepidation that I attended my first meeting of the regional ADCS group. How would this band of professionals view my appointment? Would I be able to contribute anything to the regional debates or would I be a bystander?
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