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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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Corporate commitment to boosting children and young people’s outcomes helps south London borough get back on track.

Local spotlight: Haringey Council

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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Borough with a foot in both inner and outer London has improved outcomes thanks to its positive workplace culture.

Bath & North East Somerset: Local Spotlight

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

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South West council maintained high standards during the pandemic and has been clever in its use of funding to improve services.

Finding directors of the future

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

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With an expected surge in DCSs changing post, the upon programme is helping prepare aspiring leaders.

Interview: Tim O’Neill

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

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Derren Hayes talks to the managing director of children’s services at Action for Children.

Programme prepares the future leaders of children’s services

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

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On average, a third of all councils change their director of children’s services each year. Now, a new training programme aims to help aspiring leaders understand the realities of the role so they are better prepared.

ADCS presidency to be focused on recovery

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

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New ADCS president for 2021/22 Charlotte Ramsden sets out her key priorities and how she will apply a collaborative style of leadership.

Peterborough City Council: Local Spotlight

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

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Children’s services in prosperous commuter city are rated ‘good’, but young people face health and social challenges

Bradford City Council: Local Spotlight

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

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West Yorkshire council is making steady improvement after loss of experienced social workers and surge in social care demand.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council – Local Spotlight

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

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Derren Hayes assesses the impact an ‘inadequate’ inspection rating has had on the once good practice beacon authority.

Successful partnership working

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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Partnership working has far-reaching benefits for children’s services, ensuring resources go further and best practice is shared. Knowing what makes a successful partnership is key to strong leadership.

Hertfordshire County Council – Local Spotlight

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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Council with reputation for innovation turns its attention to improving special educational needs and disabilities services.

Coronavirus: campaigners warn on capacity of children’s charities

Monday, March 30, 2020

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Amid the response to the Covid-19 crisis, third sector leaders have called on the government to prioritise economic assistance for children’s charities so they can meet the rising support needs of vulnerable groups.

Wakefield Council: Local Spotlight

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

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Council for former Yorkshire coal mining town has big plans to transform children’s services and opportunities for young people.

Why we changed careers to work with children

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

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Many children’s and youth services are experiencing staffing shortages and need to recruit new blood. Tom de Castella explores why some people change career to work in the sector.

Warwickshire County Council: Local Spotlight

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

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Midlands authority has invested in the children’s workforce and early help services after “requires improvement” rating.

Joint targeted area inspections: Inspections clinic