ADCS – ADCS is a membership organisation. Our members hold leadership roles in children’s services departments in local authorities in England.

Safeguarding
Pressures

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ADCS is the national
leadership association in England for DCSs and their senior teams

About us

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A future vision
for the
education system

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Childhood Matters

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Annual Conference Speech

Rachael Wardell OBE speech at the ADCS Annual Conference

Policy Officer and Press Officer opportunities

ADCS is looking to add a full-time Policy Officer and a part-time Press Officer to our team

ADCS Press Office

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Prioritising Young People’s Mental Health to Unlock Learning

This week, we see the return to school across the country, which after six weeks of summer holiday will be a relief for many parents, but, with the DfE reminding us all of the importance of attendance, it will also, for too many children, young people, and parents, mean the repeating cycle of anxiety, frustration and fear that the return to school signifies.

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