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Reflecting on youth justice
Earlier this week I spoke at the Youth Justice Convention 2019 in Birmingham. I really wanted to use this opportunity to recognise the progress...
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The Children Acts; tour de force...
I was inspired by the powerful insights provided by ADCS President Rachel Dickinson, ADCS past presidents and Vice President Jenny Coles as they...
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NCAS Conference 2019 roundup
The National Children and Adult Services Conference 2019 opened on Wednesday 20 November in Bournemouth with speeches from ADCS President Rachel...
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A day for celebrations
Tomorrow specifically, 16 November, marks the 30th anniversary of the Children Act 1989 receiving Royal Assent. Today specifically, 15 November,...
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The power of positive relationships
In the middle of this week I had a blast from the past as we welcomed the energetic, thought provoking Lemn Sissay to Weston super Mare. His...
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"Love our colleges"
When I became Chair of the ADCS Educational Achievement Policy Committee this year, one of the areas I wanted to bring more clearly into focus...
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Yesterday marked the beginning of this year’s National Care Leavers Week which is a great opportunity to celebrate our care leavers and their...
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The power of the voice
Like in most local authorities, children who are subjects of a child protection plan in Derbyshire are encouraged to attend their child...
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It's all about love
Next week is National Adoption Week and I’ve been reflecting on the important work of finding loving, stable homes for children who cannot live...
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Holiday hunger
I wanted to share with you some amazing work that has had a huge impact in Nottingham over the summer months, but I am obviously saddened by the...
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