SEND: ‘Let’s strive for progress, not perfection’
We recently hosted a virtual shared learning event for 10 Directors of Children’s Services and Education, to take stock of…
November 11, 2020
Insights • children's services
NCASC guest blogpost: Theresa Leavy, Dorset Council
Reflections on 'Safeguarding infants, children and young people' session at NCASC
November 6, 2020
NCASC guest blogpost – Meredith Teasdale, Cornwall Council
Reflections on the 'Children’s Services – Funding issues’ session at NCASC
November 5, 2020
High Needs 2020: which councils are best?
Our list of the best performing councils for High Needs, as published by The MJ
September 3, 2020
Understanding new patterns of demand in children’s services
Demand mapping can anticipate how services need to change as a result of the pandemic
July 7, 2020
Achieving a sustainable High Needs system – it’s all about delivery
Delivering on opportunities to drive earlier intervention is more important than tomorrow's Budget
March 10, 2020
Guest blogpost: How parents added value to Valuing SEND in Herts
In Hertfordshire, IMPOWER’s Valuing SEND programme demonstrated the right values from the outset by involving parents through parent carer forums.
February 18, 2020
3 key themes from our first Valuing SEND Shared Learning Event
Our recent Shared Learning Event discussed the pioneering role of Valuing SEND in achieving a more inclusive and financially sustainable SEND system.
February 6, 2020
Valuing Care in Stockton-on-Tees: what have we learned, and where next?
'We have already achieved better outcomes for some of our young people, and we think this could save us around £4.2m a year.' Martin Gray, Director of Children's Services at Stockton Council.
January 21, 2020
