Speaking at an event yesterday to mark the start of his presidency, Wood set out his agenda for the year ahead, identifying a list of key issues children’s services leaders will face.
Central to this is the capacity for local authorities to think creatively about how to improve children’s social care, in light of the government-commissioned study to scope out the outsourcing options available to councils with failing services.
Despite concerns in the sector that the study is a step towards privatisation of children’s social care, Wood – who will be part of the study review team – said the principal capacity to improve “is already in local authorities”.
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