- SESLIP Lead Members’ Self Assessment Template
- LGA Councillor e-learning access page
- The ‘must know’ guide for lead members
- New lead members guide (first 10 days)
- A guide to the 10 questions to ask when scrutinising LAC services –
- What happens if your children’s services are judged inadequate by Ofsted?
- Corporate parenting resource pack
- Top tips for children’s services portfolio holders | Local Government Association
- Model induction for new children’s services portfolio holders | Local Government Association
- Councillor e-learning (needs an LGA login)
- Statutory Guidance for DCSs and Lead Members
- We’ve facilitated regular workshops since 2021 which can be accessed using this link
Table 1: CSC National Framework Enablers and Outcomes
Enablers
Enabler 1
Multi-agency working is prioritised and effective — children, young people and families stay together and get the help they need.
Enabler 2
Leaders drive conditions for effective practice — children and young people are safe in and outside of their homes.
Enabler 3
The workforce is equipped and effective — children and young people are supported by their family network.
Outcomes
Outcome 1
Children, young people and families stay together and get the help they need.
Outcome 2
Children and young people are supported by their family network.
Outcome 3
Children and young people are safe in and outside of their homes.
Outcome 4
Children in care and care leavers have stable, loving homes.
Table 2: Seven SEND Pillars
7 SEND Pillars
Pillar 1
Co-production with parents/carers and children & young people.
Pillar 2
Effective system leadership and governance.
Pillar 3
Accurate understanding of needs through effective use of data.
Pillar 4
High quality service delivery at universal, targeted and specialist levels to promote inclusion.
Pillar 5
Effective partnership working across education, health and social care.
Pillar 6
Skilled workforce across LA, education settings, health and social care.
Pillar 7
Targeted and judicious use of resources including place planning, sufficiency and capital.