My appointment prompted me to reflect upon the role of the Association, that of a director of children’s services (DCS) and the wider environment in which we all operate.
In January I opened the eighth Yorkshire and Humber sector-led challenge event. It was clear that new and aspiring leaders were bringing fresh thinking perfectly blended with a wealth of experience gained within the context of the current landscape.
The event demonstrated a level playing field where experience, knowledge and skills from all the local authorities contributed to a collaborative approach to improvement. Still, colleagues can find themselves at the wrong end of an Ofsted judgment and having to embark on an intervention and improvement journey.
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