The Virtual Staff College (VSC) is pleased to announce that the first applied leadership seminar of the new DCS Leadership programme will be held on 14-15 June 2012 in Nottingham. The topic will be working with sector-led improvement. This event is open to all DCSs who have registered for the programme; please email dcsleadership@virtualstaffcollege.co.uk to reserve your space. If you have not registered, but would like to attend, please also contact us on the above address to discuss your personal circumstances.

Click here to download the SLI Programme document in Word format.

The VSC utilises a vast network of associates to help develop and deliver its programmes. You will find any current opportunities to work with the VSC below. If you would like to become a VSC Associate, please email Lynn White on lynn.white@virtualstaffcollege.co.uk in the first instance.

The Virtual Staff College (VSC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the ongoing grant for the development and delivery of leadership provision for Directors of Children’s Services and other senior leaders who are stepping up to the role, up until 2014-15.

Carol Chambers, Chair of the VSC Board and DCS in Rutland commented, “I am absolutely delighted with this outcome and believe that the sector will continue to benefit from the range of world class leadership development opportunities already being delivered by the VSC. I know that the VSC will continue to reflect the needs of the sector in everything it offers and will work closely with the community to develop a legacy of self-sustaining support for the future.” The VSC has recently closed the application round for Cohort 3 of the Aspirant DCS programme and will be re-launching the DCS Leadership programme for serving DCSs shortly.

What is the offer?

• Six telephone coaching sessions generally spread over 12 weeks
• Weekly e-mail contact and support
• A “Personal Performance Success” final report
• A copy of the powerful “The 7 Cs of Successful Leaders” manual which includes 4 CDs
• A copy of the organisation-changing “Developing a Coaching Culture in Your Organisation” resource which includes a CD

Click here to download the flyer.

The Virtual Staff College has now joined the Twitter community. For the latest developments within children’s services and news on new VSC programmes follow @vsc_uk.

Latest news will be broadcast through this account not just about the VSC but also about the wider children’s services sector.