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Devo, devo, devo…what’s in it...
As Spring elections approach, in the North East region we prepare for the birth of our next combined authority, the North East Mayoral Combined...
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Childhood really does matter in the...
It only feels like a few weeks ago when I was writing my first blog as ADCS Vice President, and here I am, twelve months later, with my first...
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A wonderful rollercoaster of a...
As my year as ADCS President draws to a close, I’ve spent some time reflecting on what has been the most wonderful, rollercoaster of a year...
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After Awareness, What Next?
On Monday, 18 March, it was Child Exploitation Awareness Day. Across social media the hashtags #HelpingHands #CEADay24 #CEnomorein24 spread, and...
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A piece of cake
Ofsted has just launched its Big Listen as it seeks views from the sector, parents, carers and children and young people. It is positive to see...
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Creating positive change
Hello ADCS Colleagues I recently had the privilege of being part of a panel of speakers at the Youth Justice Leaders Conference in Birmingham,...
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Equality, diversity, and inclusion...
I was asked recently, as a senior leader, to contribute to our International Women’s Day event in Merton and to answer some questions on the...
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Doing the best job of your life
I do love a quote. It is incredible that human beings throughout history have created so much insight and inspiration through quotes. The...
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Hands up for Care Day
I write this blog with a heavy heart as it will be my last as an Elected Director of the ADCS Board of Directors, my three year tenure will come...
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Listening to our children about...
Across the country we are focussing on Children’s Mental Health week. It is such a great initiative and Place2be has a range of resources for...
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