At these times, leaders need to demonstrate a high degree of courage and resourcefulness. The National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services and C4EO have recently published Resourceful Leadership: How Directors of Children's Services Improve Outcomes for Children, which we hope will support local leaders.
For the first time, the characteristics of successful leadership demonstrated by directors of children's services have been studied and captured. Directors across the country have been generous in sharing their experiences. The passion, determination and outstanding care they provide for children, young people and families are well illustrated.
This unique study into senior leadership in England's children's services sets out a definition of resourcefulness and the eight core behaviours that underpin this. These are an openness to possibilities; the ability to collaborate; demonstrating a belief in their teams; personal resilience and tenacity; the ability to create and sustain commitment across the system; a focus on results and outcomes; the ability to simplify; and a commitment to continuous learning.
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