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From Sandwell Children’s Trust’s Chief Executive and our QPPG Sponsor: Autumn is a season of reflection and renewal. As the days shorten and the pace steadies, we find ourselves deep in the work — focused, collaborative, and committed to making a difference. At Sandwell, we’ve welcomed inspectors as part of our Ofsted ILACS. It’s a moment that naturally brings reflection — not just on progress, but on the values and relationships that underpin everything we do. It’s also a

West Midlands Children’s Services Team Excellence Awards 2025 The West Midlands Team Excellence Awards 2025 brought together children’s...

From Birmingham Children’s Trusts Chief Executive and our RIIA Sponsor: September always feels like a fresh start. The beginning of the...

From Wolverhampton’s DCS and our Adoption and Special Guardianship Sponsor: As we begin this new academic year, there is a palpable...

Every year, on 19 August, the global community marks World Humanitarian Day - a time to honour those who step forward in times of crisis...

From your Regional Team: As we transition between our outgoing and incoming Chair, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the...

From Coventry City Council’s Director of Children and Education Services: “Time flies when you’re having fun”—or does it? The past 10...

From Sandwell MBC’s Director of Children and Education and our incoming Strategic Commissioning Network Sponsor: Welcome to this...

Worcestershire’s DCS: Back in July when I became interim DCS in Worcestershire, the last thing on my mind was penning a regional update!...