A report published by the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) shows that during 2016/17 there have been a total of 44 DCS post holder changes.
The figure, which includes every change, including of brief interim periods prior to long-term appointments, is the lowest level since 2011/12 when there were 33 changes.
In 2015/16 there were 55 DCS post holder changes, compared with 53 in 2014/15, 61 in 2013/14, and 54 in 2012/13.
The figures show that among the overall changes, a total of 20 separate interim appointments were made during 2016/17, 11 of which were former DCSs.
Five local authorities - Norfolk, Redbridge, Bracknell, Southampton and Kirklees - each experienced two DCS changes over the 12-month period.
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