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New Data Strategy and Children’s Social Care reform strategy – opportunity to widen the ambition through a focus on children’s needs?

New Data Strategy and Children’s Social Care reform…

For the first time, this data provides an in-depth picture and breakdown of the needs of England’s care population, the connection with cost, and the impact of care on children and young people over time.

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Elevating ambitions through co-production at NCASC 2023

Elevating ambitions through co-production at NCASC 2023

As lead sponsor for the event, find out what we are doing at this year's National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC).

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From Derby to IMPOWER – my transition

From Derby to IMPOWER – my transition

A new way of working that enables me to support the High Needs system across the UK.

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IMPOWER announced as delivery partner to the government’s SEND & AP programme

IMPOWER announced as delivery partner to the government’s…

Working alongside three other partners, IMPOWER will provide support to the Department for Education and the local areas involved - helping to plan, design and test reforms outlined in the Government’s SEND & AP Improvement Plan.

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Parent carers – the key to prevention and early intervention in SEND

Parent carers – the key to prevention and early…

Engaging families early and drawing on their expertise about their children will, not only prevent children’s needs from escalating unnecessarily, but also help fix communication challenges.

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The power of voices and the children they belong to

The power of voices and the children they belong to

It's time we shift the narrative in SEND education, and value the individual voices and dreams of every child.

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Outcomes spotlight: how Valuing SEND helped Xander

Outcomes spotlight: how Valuing SEND helped Xander

How Valuing SEND is supporting practitioners to make use of parent and carer expertise to improve support for children and young people with SEND.

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The future of SEND and Alternative Provision

The future of SEND and Alternative Provision

Yesterday’s Westminster Education Forum was concerned with the next steps for alternative provision in England. The Department for Education has…

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How to make change stick – the ADKAR approach

How to make change stick – the ADKAR approach

A change management tool to enable sustainable change.

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Improving prevention for children and families and making change stick

Improving prevention for children and families and making…

The Children's Act 2004 has no dedicated prevention policy. Here are three ways to enhance prevention so children and families get the right support at the right time.

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Response to BBC News article: Children in care homes ‘seen as criminals not victims’

Response to BBC News article: Children in care homes…

Olly Swann our Lead Director for Children’s Services, responds to today’s BBC News article: Children in care homes ‘seen as…

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