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Date:	30 Jul 2010
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Children's services

DCS provision
- In December 2008 our remit was extended to include training and support for serving and aspiring directors of children's services (DCSs). In addition to a suite of programmes, the provision we have developed in collaboration with our partners incorporates:
- Leadership framework for DCSs
  Pinpoints the key knowledge, skills and behaviours for effective leadership in children's services
- DCS succession planning initiative
  To build and maintain a pipeline of high quality leaders for children's services
Resources
- Leadership strategies for emotionally charged circumstances
  Catherine Fitt shares tips on how to manage highly volatile situations.
- What kind of skills and experience are required?
  Examining the issue that promotion to the role of director of children's services represents an enormous 'step up'.
- National succession planning support for children's services
  Improve your region's talent management and succession planning strategy.
More resources for children's services leaders

Professional development
- DCS Peer Support scheme
  Use your experience and expertise to support other DCSs with their leadership challenges. Apply now to become a peer supporter.
- DCS Policy Commission
  Work collaboratively with other directors of children's services on a key strategic issue, central to future development in children's services. Applications will be sought before October 2010.
More programmes for children's services leaders
News and events
- Aspirant DCS Programme
  w/c 26 July
  Interviews for programme applicants.
- Mentor Plus scheme
  16 September
  Induction seminar for registered mentors.
More events for children's services leaders

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