SESLI Programme Steering Group

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

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

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

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

Chief Executive: Becky Shaw (East Sussex)

becky.shaw@eastsussex.gov.uk

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

Chief Executive: Michael Bracey (Milton Keynes)

LGA Children’s Improvement Adviser: Helen Watson (LGA)

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

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

	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