children's workforce crisis
Islington Council is addressing the children's workforce crisis by expanding apprenticeships and staff support.
Islington Council is implementing a comprehensive strategy to address the children's workforce crisis, which is a shortage of skilled professionals working with children and young people. This strategy focuses on expanding apprenticeships and enhancing support for staff.
The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee reviewed progress on recommendations aimed at attracting, growing, and sustaining a skilled and committed workforce in October 2026. Councillor Fin Craig, Chair of the committee, highlighted the importance of a happy, committed workforce for the success of children's services.
Key facts
- Islington Council is implementing a strategy to address the children's workforce crisis. Source
- The strategy focuses on expanding apprenticeships and enhancing staff support. Source
- The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee reviewed progress in October 2026. Source
- Councillor Fin Craig chairs the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee. Source
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