'Ruben Amorim has gone from Man United, but this boss is still here and is making waves'

Jill Colbert, Tameside council’s director of children’s services, has surpassed the typical tenure of a DCS while leading significant improvements in the department. Reflecting on her first year, she noted the previous inadequacies highlighted by Ofsted, but recent reports praised her management style and understanding of frontline practices. Colbert aims to foster a positive workplace culture to boost staff morale and has implemented strategies to enhance collaboration with agencies like the NHS and police. Though there are still criticisms regarding the consistency and quality of social work, inspectors recognised the caring nature of staff. Colbert emphasises learning from mistakes and putting children’s needs at the forefront of services. With further inspections on the horizon, including a focus on special educational needs, she’s determined to build on the progress made. The question remains: can her success endure?

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