Project 34: Adoption Leadership Board

Information about the South East Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership board, one of the networks with whom SESLIP works

The South East Adoption Leadership Board is chaired by Mac Heath, details below, Director of Children’s Services, Milton Keynes Council.

Rebecca Eligon is the Project Lead.

Governance & Reports

Minutes from South East Region ALB Meetings

January 2026

If you require minutes from 2015-2023 please contact Rebecca Eligon (see “Contact Details”)

17 April 2026 1.30-3pm,
6 July 2026 3-4.30pm
6 October 2026 10-11.30am

Adoption; Fostering; Kinship and Early Help Regional Networks: Rebecca Eligon (South East Sector-Led Improvement Programme)

	Enablers	Outcomes
1	Multi-agency working is prioritised and effective	children, young people and families stay together and get the help they need
2	Leaders drive conditions for effective practice	children and young people are supported by their family network
3	The workforce is equipped and effective	children and young people are safe in and outside of their homes
4	–	children in care and care leavers have stable, loving homes

	Enablers
1	Co-production and relationships between children and young people, families and practitioners
2	Shared vision and evidence-informed priorities
3	Stable and knowledgeable leadership and governance
4	A focus on high-quality delivery of the essentials
5	A well-organised, skilled and supported workforce