North East Association of Directors of Children’s Services (NE ADCS)
North East ADCS is the regional branch supporting Directors of Children’s Services and their senior management teams across the North East. We also work closely with our colleagues in the eight other English regions and with the national office of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services.
Latest News and Blog
Every child deserves a place to call home
by Danielle Swainston, Executive Director of Children and Family Services at Redcar and Cleveland Council Happy New Year! I think I can still say this in the first few weeks…
Turning Challenge into Change: South Tyneside’s Journey to Listen, Learn and Lead
by Stuart Easingwood, Director of Children’s Service, South Tyneside Council. When the stakes are highest, true change begins with listening. In South Tyneside Children’s Services, we have embraced change in…
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Working together to build an inclusive education system
by Tony Murphy, Assistant Director Education and Inclusion, Darlington Borough Council In Darlington our SEND strategy was extensively co-produced with families and young people. Some of the key messages from…
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