• DCS Leadership Programme

    The DCS Leadership Programme is a programme for those at the forefront of children's services.

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  • Senior Leadership Programme for Children’s Services

    The Senior Leadership Programme for Children’s Services contributes to children's services leadership by focusing on those close to the role of Director of Children’s Services.

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  • Black and Asian Leadership Initiative

    Exploring the personal and professional challenges associated with being a Black or Asian leader in children’s services.

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  • Mentor Plus scheme

    The Mentor Plus scheme aims to provide each newly appointed director of children's services (DCS) with a mentor who is...

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  • Succession Planning Initiative

    Only with the 2004 Children Act were local authorities required to appoint a director of children’s services (DCS)...

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  • Executive Coach Qualification

    As part of our commitment to support senior leaders in children’s services, we have commissioned a bespoke, master’s level training programme that will equip you with the necessary skills to provide high quality executive coaching for your peers.

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The Virtual Staff College

The College designs and organises professional development opportunities for those in principal and senior leadership positions in local authority children’s services, children’s trusts and partnership arrangements and advisers/practitioners working in the leadership, management and delivery of services for children, young people and families throughout the UK. Read more

Manchester Office:

3rd Floor, The Triangle, Exchange Square,
Manchester, M4 3TR
Tel: 0161 838 5755 Fax: 0161 838 5756
Email: administrator@virtualstaffcollege.co.uk

Nottingham Office:

Sir Colin Campbell Building, Triumph Road,
Nottingham, NG7 2TU
Tel: 0115 748 4126 Fax: 0115 748 4121
Email: dcsprovision@virtualstafffcollege.co.uk