Who would be a senior manager in council children's services? Budgets on a rapid downward path, a constant merry-go-round of restructuring, frequent changes in priorities - and the ever-watchful eye of Ofsted, waiting to visit. Fortunately, there are plenty of good people who still believe that becoming a leader in children's services is a worthy way to spend your time - but times are not easy for them.
We know what is happening at the very top. CYP Now's study of directors of children's services threw up some very interesting nuggets, which influenced the discussions at the Association of Directors of Children's Services conference in Manchester the other week. Turnover is down – to "only" 25.7 per cent a year. Many directors of children's services (DCSs) are also responsible for other council services. Increasingly, we are seeing DCSs appointed from outside children's social care or education, bringing fresh perspectives into the job.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
