Local authority directors of children's services (DCSs) are facing a tough year. As if taking on the responsibility for 14-19 education and dealing with a new inspection system were not challenging enough, their departments are coming under heightened scrutiny following the tragic case of Baby P.
Putting aside her handling of the case, the sacking of Sharon Shoesmith, Haringey's director of children's services, drew national attention to the demands of the role.
The government responded to these pressures last month by launching a leadership programme for directors alongside its 2020 children and young people's workforce strategy.
It will be led by the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS), in partnership with the Children's Workforce Development Council and the National College for School Leadership (NCSL).
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