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We help councils to design more effective early intervention and prevention models within children's services, managing demand and building family resilience.

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Central government failure for SEND

Central government failure for SEND

Nobody would argue against the additional £250 million granted to councils this week to relieve budget pressures in High Needs funding….

by Olly Swann - December 19, 2018
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IMPOWER’s Heroes of Christmas: 3 December

IMPOWER’s Heroes of Christmas: 3 December

Our alternative advent calendar celebrates the people or teams who have inspired us this year

by Dominic Luscombe - December 3, 2018
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Faith, health and care

Faith, health and care

Local councils are desperate to make the most of community assets in the delivery of public services. Drawing on this…

by Jeremy Cooper - November 28, 2018
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Top 10 most productive councils in England: 2018

Top 10 most productive councils in England: 2018

Which councils are spending their money most effectively and getting the best outcomes for citizens?

by Jon Ainger - November 22, 2018
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Reflections on NCASC: ‘Cras es Noster!’

Reflections on NCASC: ‘Cras es Noster!’

How discussions on the future of children’s services are changing

by James Edmondson - November 21, 2018
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NCASC by numbers: cause for optimism

NCASC by numbers: cause for optimism

Highlights of the National Children’s and Adults Services Conference 2018

by Jeremy Cooper - November 16, 2018
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Early help services work – councils and local partners must fight for their future

Early help services work – councils and local partners…

In response to continued financial pressures, a growing number of councils are being forced to reduce investment in early help…

by Dominic Luscombe - November 14, 2018
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More money for SEND isn’t the only answer

More money for SEND isn’t the only answer

Cultural issues across the SEND system, and a lack of focus on early intervention are also fundamental problems

by Leo Jones - November 12, 2018
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Shining A Light volume 3: Are we valuing care?

Shining A Light volume 3: Are we valuing care?

Launching our children's services essay collection

by Olly Swann - November 7, 2018
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Budget 2018: the two game-changers for social care

Budget 2018: the two game-changers for social care

While the amount of new funding is disappointing, there are two aspects of its delivery that are significant

by Jeremy Cooper - October 30, 2018
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Debating public services at Labour Party Conference

Debating public services at Labour Party Conference

I spent yesterday at the Labour Party conference, to take part in an important panel discussion on local government. It…

by Olly Swann - September 25, 2018
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DfE’s response to the fostering stocktake

DfE’s response to the fostering stocktake

We’re delighted that Nadhim Zahawi has accepted all the recommendations made in the independent report 'Foster Care in England'.

by Alastair Thompson - July 20, 2018
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