by Pauline Melvin-Anderson OBE | Nov 22, 2023 | Being IMPOWER, Education and inclusion, Local government transformation
A new way of working that enables me to support the High Needs system across the UK. Until recently, I was Director of Learning, Inclusion and Skills at Derby City Council, leading its High Needs Transformation Programme with IMPOWER. Today, I’m working with IMPOWER...
by Dominic Luscombe | Oct 25, 2023 | Being IMPOWER, Children's social care, Local government transformation
IMPOWER hosted a shared learning event focussed on how system leaders, practitioners and commissioners can collaborate to better meet the needs of children and families requiring support from Children’s Services. On 25th September, IMPOWER hosted a shared learning...
by Jon Ainger | Sep 28, 2023 | Adult social care, Being IMPOWER, Children's social care, Education and inclusion, Health, Local government transformation
The number of authorities reporting severe pressures has been really striking. The good news is there are proven, well-evidenced approaches which get to the heart of spending. The hot weather in September may have fooled some of us into thinking that the summer hadn’t...
by Samantha Ingamells | Aug 16, 2023 | Children's social care, Local government transformation
Some counties are delivering more for less within children’s social care. There is evidence that working differently can improve outcomes. This year, IMPOWER facilitated a session at the Society of County Treasurers’ Spring Seminar alongside its president, Michael...
by Arber Cala | Jul 17, 2023 | Education and inclusion, Local government transformation
It’s time we shift the narrative in SEND education, and value the individual voices and dreams of every child. Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aren’t mere recipients of care and education; they are the authors of their own...
by Jon Ainger | Jul 3, 2023 | Adult social care, Local government transformation
Reflections from Public Finance Live 2023 Last week I thoroughly enjoyed the company of public sector finance professionals at Public Finance Live in Westminster. There were some great sessions and, despite some very tough messages about the external challenges, there...
