Starting in late November 2020 and running until June 2021, the first Upon Programme will welcome around 20 Aspirant Directors.
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Coming SoonIf you’re a new DCS or aspiring to be one, our library of information and inspiration could be the perfect resource for you.
Read Moreupon is designed to stoke fires in the bellies of future DSCs by creating a highly respected, well-networked community of ambitious and courageous new leaders, encouraging and supporting them to challenge “the way it’s always been done” and become the positive change-makers the UK’s young people depend upon.
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All we need you to do at this stage is let us know you’re interested in finding out more. No long-winded forms to fill in, just some top level information for us to base an informal, exploratory conversation upon.
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Hello and welcome to the upon programme, our new development programme for Aspiring and New Directors of Children’s Services (DCS). I was a DCS for […]
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Supported by the DfE, upon is delivered by The Sta College, Institute of Public Care, Skills for Care and GatenbySanderson.
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