SESLI Programme Steering Group

This is the Regional Innovation and Improvement Alliance (RIIA) in the South East

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On behalf of the 19 councils the SESLI Programme is directed by a Steering Group:

  • Michael Bracey (Chief Executive, Milton Keynes), chair
  • Sarah Hammond (DCS, Kent)
  • Deb Austin (DCS Brighton and Hove)
  • Ashley Whittaker (DCS, Isle of Wight)
  • Carolyn Fair (DCS, East Sussex)
  • Becky Shaw (Chief Executive, East Sussex)
  • Cllr Jacquie Russell (Lead Member, West Sussex County Council)
  • Helen Watson (LGA Children’s Services Improvement Adviser)
  • William Brooks (LGA Improvement Adviser)
  • David Myers (DfE CSC Regional Improvement Support Lead) and Katie Moore (DfE SEND Regional Improvement Support Lead) are invited to attend these meetings.

The agendas and minutes of the SESLIP Steering Group meetings are not published.

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    Please use the contact details below to find out more.

    Contact Details

    SESLI Programme Manager: Richard Tyndall (South East Sector-Led Improvement Programme)

    richard.tyndall@richardtyndall.co.uk

    07880 787007

    Steering Group Members

    Corporate Director, Children, Young People and Education: Sarah Hammond (Kent)

    sarah.hammond@kent.gov.uk

    03000 411488

    Director of Children’s Services: Carolyn Fair (East Sussex)

    carolyn.fair@eastsussex.gov.uk

    Executive Director of Families, Children & Learning: Deb Austin (Brighton and Hove)

    deb.austin@brighton-hove.gov.uk

    01273 290446

    Chief Executive: Becky Shaw (East Sussex)

    becky.shaw@eastsussex.gov.uk

    01273 481950

    Director of Children’s Services: Ashley Whittaker (Isle of Wight)

    ashley.whittaker@iow.gov.uk

    Chief Executive: Michael Bracey (Milton Keynes)

    01908 691691

    LGA Children’s Improvement Adviser: Helen Watson (South East Sector-Led Improvement Programme)

    helen.watson5@icloud.com

    07810 011892

    LGA Principal Adviser – South East: William (Will) Brooks (LGA)

    william.brooks@lga.gov.uk

    07949-054421

    Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Learning: Cllr Jacquie Russell (West Sussex)

    jacquie.russell@westsussex.gov.uk

    033 022 23695