pipeline of talent
Islington Council is addressing its children's workforce shortage by expanding apprenticeships and staff support.
Islington Council is implementing a comprehensive strategy to tackle a critical shortage in its children's workforce, focusing on apprenticeships and enhanced staff support. The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee met in October 2026 to review progress on recommendations aimed at attracting, growing, and sustaining a skilled workforce. Councillor Fin Craig, Chair of the committee, highlighted the importance of a happy, committed workforce for children's services.
Key facts
- Islington Council is implementing a strategy to address a critical shortage in its children's workforce. Source
- The strategy focuses on apprenticeships and enhanced support for staff. Source
- The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee reviewed progress on workforce recommendations in October 2026. Source
- Councillor Fin Craig highlighted the importance of a happy, committed workforce. Source
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