Who would want to be a DCS today?

Jo Stephenson
Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Directors of children's services are under ever-increasing pressure and first in the firing line if tragedy strikes. Jo Stephenson examines what the future holds for the role and why anyone would aspire to do it.

Directors of children's services operate under the full glare of the media spotlight. Picture: Alamy
Directors of children's services operate under the full glare of the media spotlight. Picture: Alamy

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