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Equipping children’s services leaders to improve and innovate the outcomes achieved for children, young people, and families in their area.
Children’s services face growing demand and ever tightening budgets. Those in positions of senior responsibility within these services will need the skills to improve, innovate and lead through complex change and transformation against a backdrop of reforms, LGR, ICB restructuring, workforce pressures and the emergence of AI – all whilst having to handle the ‘business as usual’ aspects of running a service.
The Newton Children’s Change Leadership Programme looks to provide leaders with an in-depth knowledge of proven transformation methodologies and tools whilst offering a supportive network of peers and alumni alongside ongoing support from Newton.

This personal development programme, for DCSs and Children’s leaders of the future, will ensure you are ready to lead significant and impactful change.
The programme is open to anyone operating at the level of Deputy Director or Assistant Director within children’s services, including those with responsibility for early help, social care, commissioning, SEND and children’s health care.
Follow the link to find out more about the programme and complete the form below to apply.
Please complete this form to register your interest in the programme. You will receive an email with the full application form to complete. To apply, please complete the form and return it to [email protected] by 19 December 2025.