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How directors of children's services improve outcomes for disabled children

Author: National College and C4EO
Subject: Disabled children
Audience: Early years leaders
Date of publication: March 2011   |   File format and size: PDF, 231 Kb

Leaders in the public sector and children's services are facing a number of challenges, including a tough financial climate, high expectations of services at lower cost, shifts in demographics, complex and shared delivery and public sector reform. These challenges require leaders to demonstrate a high degree of resourcefulness.

The Leading for Outcomes research examines the nature of successful leadership as a director of children's services (DCS). Since April 2005, DCSs have provided leadership that has sought to transform every aspect of services for families, children and young people.

The research defines eight core behaviours of resourcefulness. For the disability theme, the study was able to identify the following resourceful behaviours:

  • focusing on results and outcomes through identifying and addressing local needs
  • demonstrating the ability to collaborate by building the right team

More information about resourceful leadership can be found on our website.