New ADCS president vows to re-establish the role of local authorities in children's services

Lauren Higgs
Monday, April 4, 2011

The coalition's Education Bill is in danger of disregarding local authorities' contribution to school improvement while its health reforms risk overlooking children altogether, the new president of the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) has warned.

Matt Dunkley, chair of the ADCS resources and sustainability policy committee, said the extra money falls "far short" of solving the funding gap in SEND support
Matt Dunkley, chair of the ADCS resources and sustainability policy committee, said the extra money falls "far short" of solving the funding gap in SEND support

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