On behalf of the 19 councils the SESLI Programme is directed by a Steering Group:
- Alison Jeffery (DCS, East Sussex) in the chair
- Sarah Hammond (DCS, Kent) vice-chair
- Stuart Ashley (DCS, Hampshire and Isle of Wight)
- Becky Shaw (Chief Executive, East Sussex and West Sussex) and Michael Bracey (Chief Executive, Milton Keynes)
- Cllr Jacquie Russell (Lead Member, West Sussex County Council)
- Alison Michalska (LGA Children’s Services Improvement Adviser)
- William Brooks (LGA Improvement Adviser)
- David Myers (DfE Regional Improvement Support Lead) is invited to attend these meetings.
The Steering Group meets at least four times a year. 2023 dates are:
- Monday 11 September 2023 at 3pm
- Monday 11 December 2023 at 9am