Children's services

Directors of children’s services (DCSs) are responsible for the education and children’s social services functions of the local authority. They work with local agencies to improve outcomes for children and young people.

From 1 November, the Virtual Staff College (VSC) became the accountable body for the provision of leadership development for children’s services, taking over the role previously undertaken by the National College. Information relating to children’s services leadership can now be found on the VSC website.