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Cross sector working to improve...
Justin Russell is the Director General for Families Group and is responsible for children’s social care at the Department for Education (DfE),...
Read MoreInternational migrants day
Colleagues, Monday 18 December marks International Migrants Day and as Chair of the Association’s Migrant Families Taskforce, I wanted to...
Read MoreCloser to home
Having spent an enjoyable and thoughtful few days at the NCASC conference in Bournemouth last week, I have been reflecting on the workshop...
Read MoreNCASC 2023
This week colleagues from across both children’s and adult services came together in Bournemouth for the 2023 National Children and Adult...
Read MoreSupporting our workforce
The Government recently responded to its consultation on the use of agency social workers. As a sector, we gave a clear message about improving...
Read MoreBuilding a workforce for the future
I was recruited as one of 16 international social workers arriving from Southern Africa in 2003. What is striking are the parallels of 20 years...
Read MoreThe same, but different
November can be an odd month. We are not yet at the end of the year but are planning for it. I don’t know about you, but I am being gently...
Read MoreChildren need change
In 2017 ADCS published the policy position paper, A country that works for all children. The paper aimed to articulate the many challenges...
Read MoreThinking long-term
Next month, the Chancellor will deliver his Autumn Statement, outlining government’s plans for public spending. There are many public services...
Read MoreThe Strength of our relationships
In the Eastern region we pride ourselves on a long and successful history of collaboration, co-production and support which has not changed even...
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