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As we begin a new academic year, children’s services across London are once again balancing the opportunities and optimism that September brings with the continued pressures and pace of change across the sector.. This newsletter reflects the breadth of activity taking place across the ALDCS workforce programme.
Julie Kelly - DCS Hillingdon and ALDCS Workforce Policy Lead

ALDCS Workforce Priority Newsletter – Sept 2026 Issue

We are pleased to share the latest issue of the ALDCS Workforce Priority Newsletter – September 2026.

Contained within this edition you will find the latest programme updates and opportunities, including :

  • The Big SEND Conversation report 2025/26: the voice of the SEND workforce
  • The London Pledge: reflections from NAPEP and considering Educational Psychology & Experts at Hand
  • We Train Together: regional learning offer responding to Families First
  • Childrens social worker agency guidance: first national price cap review and sustained compliance
  • London Social Work for Children (LSWC): expanding to include Families First roles and Personal Advisors
  • Jobs in children’s homes (JICH) updates: positive engagement, clickthrough rates and career stories
  • Local Government reorganisation (LGR) webinar: key messages for children’s services
  • LIIA Communities of Practice: upcoming events for Experts at Hand, Families First and Safeguarding Adolescents in London (SAIL)