by Phil Watson | Aug 8, 2022 | Education and inclusion, Local government transformation
Many have welcomed an approach which puts the emphasis on their needs, strengths and aspirations in the ‘here and now’ rather than professional discussion of their ‘case history’. Back in 2018 we recognised the need for a different approach to meeting the needs of our...
by Pauline Melvin-Anderson OBE | Aug 3, 2022 | Education and inclusion, Local government transformation
Guest blogpost from Pauline Melvin-Anderson OBE, Director of Learning, Inclusion and Skills, Derby City Council Last week I was pleased to be asked to share Derby’s journey in relation to Early Intervention in SEND, at an IMPOWER Shared Learning Event. Over the last...
by Samantha Woodcock | Aug 2, 2022 | Adult social care, Children's social care, Education and inclusion, Health, Local government transformation
To successfully move to a non-profit model in children’s placements, we need to focus on outcomes. In a report published earlier this year, the Competition and Markets Authority highlighted that there had been a rise in the costs of placements of 29% from 2016 to...
by Jenny Coles | Jul 28, 2022 | Children's social care, Education and inclusion, Local government transformation
Reflections from IMPOWER’s Shared Learning Event which I recently chaired. Guest blogpost written by Jenny Coles, Chair of IMPOWER High Needs Delivery Advisory Board I recently had the pleasure of hosting an IMPOWER Shared Learning Event which focused on early...
by Claire Tomlinson | Jul 21, 2022 | Local government transformation
Key takeaways from Public Finance Live 2022. My colleagues and I were delighted to be back at Public Finance Live in person last week. It was great to catch up with so many Directors of Finance at the CIPFA President’s dinner, in between sessions, and on our stand....
by Michael Kitts | Jul 12, 2022 | Local government transformation, Place
Michael Kitts discusses the changes ahead, and how to build more resilient systems. It was great to meet so many council Leaders and Chief Executives at last month’s LGA Annual Conference. As ever, there was a packed agenda and a wealth of information and insights...
