Children Families and Learning Services

We want every child to be safe, healthy, and successful in education and employment and make a positive contribution to society. In particular, we will support children to become ambitious and have high aspirations.

Children, Families and Learning will include:

· Learning and School Support
· Integrated Services (i.e. Children’s Trust, Youth Support and Extended Schools).
· Children’s Specialist Services.
· Development and Commisioning.
· Leisure and Culture, Libraries, Adult and Community Learning.

Children Families and Learning Services Director

Edwina Grant

Edwina Grant is the Director of Children, Families and Learning.
Edwina’s previous role was as the Corporate Director of Children’s Services for Nottingham City Council where she successfully integrated education services that resulted in Nottingham's children being better served and having better prospects.
Edwina is also an adviser to the Local Government Association and is a Board Member of the National Children’s Bureau. Before joining Nottingham City, Edwina spent 20 years in local government posts with a number of councils including Director of Children’s Services at the London Borough of Redbridge. Prior to this she was a teacher and special educational need specialist.

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