Overview

This priority area focuses on developing practices to help LA embed inclusive practices across recruitment, leadership development, and workplace culture. Leadership development is a key focus, with joint programmes and crossauthority mentorship schemes designed to nurture diverse talent and create pathways for progression.

Lead DCS

Jane Moore

Director of Children's and Family Services
Leicestershire County Council

Key Activities

  • Visibility in Leadership

  • Mentoring

  • Beyond Barriers Leadership
    Development Programme

  • Quarterly learning seminars

  • Annual Diversity in Leadership Conference

Project outputs, learning and resources

Core Objectives

  • Encourage Inclusive recruitment practices across the region.
  • Provide Leadership development and mentoring.
  • Promote inclusive workplace culture.
  • Advocate publicly for commitment to specific diversity goals for leadership and management teams.
  • Support LAs in developing transparent career progression pathways.
  • Share best practices and resources from across the region that highlight effective working arrangements which attract and retain diverse talent.