Directorate for Children, Young People and Families

We employ all the teachers and support staff in 400 schools. These schools are attended by around 120,000 young people. 

We support schools with admissions, and provide education welfare services, as well as specific support to special schools.  We run our own school meals service, four outdoor education centres and a major performing arts programme. 

We have a team of specialists who work to improve our school buildings, and other county council buildings.  Nursery places are provided for children of pre-school age at Early Years Centres' and schools that have developed their own nurseries.

The directorate is also responsible for supporting vulnerable children in Staffordshire.  The directorate also acts as the "corporate parent" of children who can't stay with their own family. Often these children will be placed with one of the County Council's foster carers, but in some situations suitable adoptive parents will be found.

The Directorate also plays an important role working with other services to ensure we are all improving the lives of children and young people.  We are key partners on the Children's Trust and the Safeguarding Board.

In addition our Management and Finance division employs accountants, ICT staff and HR professionals to support staff throughout the directorate.

For further information on individual service areas please visit the Education and Learning section

Cabinet Members for Children, Young People and Families

Deputy Leader and Lead Cabinet Member for Children and Young People:
Councillor Ian Parry

Cabinet Member for Schools:
Veronica Downes 

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