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
Insights • children's services
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
Setting Inclusive Ambition: why, who and how?
Inclusive Ambition must be set before embarking on a programme of change.
November 4, 2019
Reflections on the Education Committee’s SEND report: challenges faced by local areas can be overcome
Our work with local areas is closely aligned with the report's recommendations; huge strides are being made on 3 of them
October 24, 2019
The missing piece: measuring need for children with SEND
The impact of support provided to some of our most vulnerable children isn’t measured – but should be.
October 14, 2019
Guest blogpost: Valuing Care… a win-win-win for foster carer, child and children’s services?
"For the many local authorities I come across which are constantly seeking value for money and doing more with less, Valuing Care seems to be a powerful approach."
October 10, 2019
