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Declared a climate emergency? Here’s what to do next

Declared a climate emergency? Here’s what to do next

Climate change module of the Index provides councils with a better understanding of where to focus their activity

by Henrietta Curzon - November 8, 2021
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High Needs 2020: which councils are best?

High Needs 2020: which councils are best?

Our list of the best performing councils for High Needs, as published by The MJ

by Leo Jones - September 3, 2020
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Which are the highest performing councils in relation to adult social care?

Which are the highest performing councils in relation to…

It’s out! The MJ have today published our much-anticipated list of the highest performing councils in relation to adult social care

by Ralph Cook - February 26, 2020
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The General Election – another missed opportunity for adult social care

The General Election – another missed opportunity for…

Complex systems can be managed if those involved have a shared ambition and are clear on what good outcomes look like. 

by Ralph Cook - December 9, 2019
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Which Councils Are Best? 2019

Which Councils Are Best? 2019

Our new report is out: which councils are in the Top 10 this year?

by Jon Ainger - November 13, 2019
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Which councils are best at the NCAS Conference?

Which councils are best at the NCAS Conference?

We are publishing our third ‘Which Councils Are Best?’ report and sharing insight at the upcoming NCAS conference.

by Ralph Cook - November 13, 2019
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Which councils are best at supporting children with high needs?

Which councils are best at supporting children with high…

Our Top 10 ranking of councils in relation to high needs has today been published by The MJ.

by Leo Jones - July 4, 2019
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Rising number of EHCPs doesn’t tell the whole story

Rising number of EHCPs doesn’t tell the whole story

It was recently reported that the number of EHCPs in England rose 33% between 2015 and 2018, but this figure doesn’t capture the whole story.

by Henrietta Curzon - May 28, 2019
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IMPOWER INDEX: NEW ‘HIGH NEEDS’ MODULE

IMPOWER INDEX: NEW ‘HIGH NEEDS’ MODULE

We have released a new specialist module of the IMPOWER INDEX, which takes an in-depth look at the provision of services for pupils and students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), under the high needs funding system.

by Henrietta Curzon - May 17, 2019
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Value – not variance – is key to reforming children’s services

Value – not variance – is key to reforming…

A focus on outcome productivity in children’s services would unequivocally deliver the step changes in understanding called for in the recent PAC report ‘Transforming Children’s Services’.

by Olly Swann - April 2, 2019
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Why I was nervous about ‘Which councils are best at adult social care?’

Why I was nervous about ‘Which councils are best at adult…

Our top ten councils for adult social care analysis was the cover story of the MJ five weeks ago, and despite being somewhat nervous beforehand, I've been really pleased with the response.

by Jeremy Cooper - April 2, 2019
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IMPOWER’S Jon Ainger named ‘Thought Leadership Consultant of the Year’

IMPOWER’S Jon Ainger named ‘Thought Leadership…

I am absolutely delighted that Jon Ainger, Director at IMPOWER, was named ‘Thought Leader Consultant of the Year’ at last night’s Management Consultancies Association Awards. In addition, two of our projects were Highly Commended.

by Martin Cresswell - March 29, 2019
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