by Olly Swann | Feb 3, 2022 | Children's social care
Olly Swann our Lead Director for Children’s Services, responds to today’s BBC News article: Children in care homes ‘seen as criminals not victims’ This article chimes with our experience implementing our innovative Valuing Care approach with councils...
by Olly Swann | Mar 23, 2021 | Children's social care, Education and inclusion
We asked Chief Executives and Directors of Children’s Services what ‘improvement’ really means for the sector Hot on the heels of our High Needs session, last week we had the pleasure of hosting an online event looking at all things children’s services...
by Olly Swann | Feb 2, 2021 | Children's social care
This year more so than ever, it feels important to shine the brightest of lights on Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. This week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and more so than ever it feels important to shine the brightest of lights on it. The Covid...
by Olly Swann | Oct 28, 2020 | Adult social care
Normally at this time of year, we would be busy packing our bags for the annual National Children & Adult Services (NCAS) conference. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing challenges presented by Covid-19, this year’s event will be an online affair and we won’t get to...