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What’s the purpose of auditing...
What’s the purpose of auditing casework? I have been pondering this for a while. It has a genuine purpose, done well it tells managers about...
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How and when should we use...
Everyone who knows me or has heard me speak knows how passionate I am about targeted prevention, using the option of care wisely and sparingly,...
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Essential dates for the diary
The year is moving forward at a pace and today I had reason to look forward in my diary to make sure Our Big Day, Rochdale’s celebration event...
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12 Years with ADCS
This is my last blog as a member of the ADCS Council of Reference, as I’m standing down as Chair of the ADCS Associates Network at the end of...
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The importance of celebrating...
My name can be a bit of a give-away, and if your assumption was that I have a non-UK heritage you would be correct – but I do consider myself...
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And the answer is?!
Since my last blog, the National Audit Office (NAO) published its report Pressures on Children’s Social Care. It’s yet another report that...
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Reflections on a year in...
To all those colleagues who have worked or are currently working in authorities judged Inadequate by Ofsted, I salute you! It’s a tough place...
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We must not lose sight of children
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, anywhere. Both men and women can be victims or perpetrators and it can be fatal. It’s also the most common...
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Other people’s children
It looks like it’s going to be a busy period for the ADCS Standards, Performance and Inspection (SPI) Committee. Just before Christmas, Ofsted...
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Reflection, recognition and reward
The turn of the New Year is a time for many to look back at the previous year and also to look ahead to future challenges. I’ve been...
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