From Telford & Wrekin’s DCS: As we move towards the summer break, it feels like an appropriate moment to reflect on what has been another exceptionally busy and productive period across the West Midlands. Wherever I go in the region, I continue to be struck by the commitment, creativity and resilience of colleagues who are working every day to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. We have seen a significant amount of inspection activity across the region in recent weeks....

From Herefordshire’s DCS: I am writing this month’s Regional Update as we move further into the summer period. With longer days and some welcome sunshine, I hope there is at least a small opportunity for colleagues to take a breath and recharge, even as we continue to navigate what remains a very busy and demanding time across Children’s Services. Across the region, there is a great deal of activity underway, much of it focused on major areas of reform that will shape our work for some time...

From Wolverhampton’s DCS: I am writing this month’s Regional Update as we head towards the early summer Bank Holiday and half term. With some welcome good weather on the horizon, I hope there is an opportunity for you all to take a well‑earned break and enjoy a moment of pause during what continues to be a very busy period across our services. It feels as though SEND reform is at the forefront of all our work at the moment, and understandably so. The scale and pace of change can at times...