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Featured News and Updates

Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive

On 18 November DfE published Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive – breaking down barriers to opportunity.

The Minister’s statement is here (Hansard)

The ADCS briefing is here

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Taskforce publish an Appropriate Language Guide

On 14 November The Hydrant Programme published Child exploitation and abuse: an appropriate language guide

10% drop in mainstream foster care household numbers since 2021

On 7 November Ofsted published Fostering in England 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

Upcoming Events

  • Lead Member Self Assessment Triad session

    On-line

    13 January 2025
    15:00 - 17:00

  • SESLIP Courageous Conversation (Brighton & Hove)

    20 January 2025

  • SE19 Strategic Leads


    Contact sonia.dayal@sdsa.net for information.

    MS Teams

    22 January 2025
    12:00 - 14:00

  • Expert Workshop #15 for Lead Members or Self Assessment Triads

    On-line

    28 January 2025
    16:00 - 19:00

Please use the contact details below to find out more.