West Midlands ADCS Network @wmadcs
The West Midlands Children's Services brings together Directors of Children's Services across the West Midlands and their senior management teams. wmchildrensservices.org.uk West Midlands, England Joined June 2014-
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This weeks @ADCStweets blog is expertly written by our Regional Chair - adcs.org.uk/blog/article/t…
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And thanks to @Edgbaston for being our host this year…
#wmtea23 all set and read to go. Well done Teams of Excellence 2023!
This weeks @ADCStweets blog entry is written by @EmmaBennett72 from our region. In her capacity as chair of ADCS Standards, Performance & Inspection Policy Committee - adcs.org.uk/blog/article/c…
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careers.coventry.gov.uk/jobs/job/Socia… Looking for a new role as an Experienced Social Worker supporting NQSW's as they commence their social work journey. We have a permanent position to join our Social Work Academy Team.
This weeks ADCS blog - @ADCStweets - is written by our outgoing chair @JTurnross - adcs.org.uk/blog/article/l… - we wish Jenny all the best for her new role...
A great piece by one of our DCS's, and chair of ADCS HCAN
A great piece by one of our DCS's, and chair of ADCS HCAN
Welcoming colleagues from across the region #WMSLNE22
Final preparation for this year's Senior Leadership Networking Event. Our once-a-year opportunity to get all our DCS's and their AD's together in one room - #WMSLNE22
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Celebrating our wonderful foster and family and friends cares @Bhamchildtrust . Amazing stories of commitment, care and love
A week is a long time... adcs.org.uk/blog/article/a… Words from our Regional Chair @EmmaBennett72, published on the @ADCStweets blog this week...
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#NCASC22 marks five years since ADCS published our policy paper, A country that works for all children, read it here: bit.ly/ACTWFAC @DCSHantsIOW will reflect on this milestone tomorrow and share headlines from our latest Safeguarding Pressures research #spoiler
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As we near the end of black history month The Staff College wants to celebrate and recognise the contributions of our amazing BALI team, participants, alumni and network. The Staff College is proud to support #blackhistorymonth
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Social workers’ registration! A reminder that the deadline for registration renewals for all #socialworkers in England is 3⃣0⃣ November 2022. Social workers who don't apply to renew in time will removed from the register. Remind your teams to register today!
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Schooling for the Future We are excited to announce our full agenda for the November Think Tank, and we will be joined by key figures who have influenced and led policy and strategy change in education. Stay tuned for individual biographies! Book now: thestaffcollege.uk/15688-2/
#WMADCSTeamExcellenceAwards2022 read all about or outstanding Teams of Excellence - wmchildrensservices.org.uk/_files/ugd/d22…
#WMADCSTeamExcellenceAwards2022 The Regional Team are here and ready!
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