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Devo, devo, devo…what’s in it...
As Spring elections approach, in the North East region we prepare for the birth of our next combined authority, the North East Mayoral Combined...
Read MoreChildhood really does matter in the...
It only feels like a few weeks ago when I was writing my first blog as ADCS Vice President, and here I am, twelve months later, with my first...
Read MoreA wonderful rollercoaster of a...
As my year as ADCS President draws to a close, I’ve spent some time reflecting on what has been the most wonderful, rollercoaster of a year...
Read MoreAfter Awareness, What Next?
On Monday, 18 March, it was Child Exploitation Awareness Day. Across social media the hashtags #HelpingHands #CEADay24 #CEnomorein24 spread, and...
Read MoreA piece of cake
Ofsted has just launched its Big Listen as it seeks views from the sector, parents, carers and children and young people. It is positive to see...
Read MoreCreating positive change
Hello ADCS Colleagues I recently had the privilege of being part of a panel of speakers at the Youth Justice Leaders Conference in Birmingham,...
Read MoreEquality, diversity, and inclusion...
I was asked recently, as a senior leader, to contribute to our International Women’s Day event in Merton and to answer some questions on the...
Read MoreDoing the best job of your life
I do love a quote. It is incredible that human beings throughout history have created so much insight and inspiration through quotes. The...
Read MoreHands up for Care Day
I write this blog with a heavy heart as it will be my last as an Elected Director of the ADCS Board of Directors, my three year tenure will come...
Read MoreListening to our children about...
Across the country we are focussing on Children’s Mental Health week. It is such a great initiative and Place2be has a range of resources for...
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