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A photograph of a workshop session in a meeting room, with around twenty participants seated at round tables reviewing papers and laptops while two facilitators present slides on a projected screen at the front. The slide reads “Implementing WINning PSB Large Datasets,” and the room is set up cabaret-style with notepads, water bottles and refreshments, suggesting a structured group learning or strategy session.

3 key themes from our first Valuing SEND Shared Learning Event

The Shared Learning Event highlighted the Valuing SEND approach’s role in creating an inclusive, sustainable SEND system.

And There’s More…..

As Martin Cresswell steps down, IMPOWER welcomes Pooven Maduramuthu as its new CEO, ready for the next chapter of growth.

Local government budgeting: a complicated solution in a complex world

Financial strategy in the public sector requires an EDGEWORK overhaul to embrace complexity and focus on outcomes-driven change.

James Swaffield appointed new Health Director

IMPOWER Consulting is delighted to announce the appointment of James Swaffield as Health Director. James joins IMPOWER from Gate One...

Don’t be surprised if ‘service users’ expect to use services

Labels shape behaviour—using “service user” narrows focus, while “people” keeps it broad. Language matters in social care.

Guest blogpost: Valuing Care in Stockton-on-Tees – what have we learned, and where next?

Stockton’s Valuing Care program enhances outcomes for young people and is projected to save £4.2m annually.

Success in Ealing: ‘we run the reports and blink at each other in amazement’

Ealing’s Better Lives program cut spend per day, reduced demand by 40%, and improved care, proving sustainable change is possible.

Attention Deficit: how not to waste your time

‘Simple’ projects get most attention but deliver only 25% of savings. To achieve real impact, we must tackle complex systems.

Norfolk CC & IMPOWER – pioneering foster carer recruitment

Norfolk’s foster carer campaign boosted enquiries by 50% and applications by 80%, using behavioural science and peer support.