A packed programme filled the three days with a mix of plenaries and workshops, including keynote speeches from David Johnston MP, minister for children, families and wellbeing; Helen Hayes MP, shadow minister for children and early years; and Amanda Spielman, HMCI of Ofsted.
The conference opened with keynote speeches from Cllr David Fothergill, chairman of the Community Wellbeing Board, LGA; Cllr Louise Gittins, chair of the Children and Young People Board, LGA; Beverley Tarka, ADASS president, and John Pearce, ADCS president.
In John Pearce’s speech he addressed many of the challenges local authorities are facing and the asks of government to provide funding to meet the substantial financial pressures in children’s services. Amongst numerous rounds of applause from delegates, John highlighted the issues around child poverty, many of which have been created or exacerbated by national policy decisions. During his speech, he announced the publication of the ADCS policy paper A future vision for the education system which outlines the need for a more inclusive system that meets the needs of all children and young people, with local authorities at its heart. Finally, he highlighted some immediate measures government must take:
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