Children's Services

Children’s Services places the interests of children firmly at the centre of everything we do, working with families to offer quality advice, support and guidance; build children's confidence and self-esteem and prepare them for life ahead.

Professionals from a wide range of services work together to help children in Hertfordshire to develop to their full potential in a safe and thriving environment. Our staff work closely with national and local voluntary groups, the police, health service, district councils and the private sector.

We aim to help children with a variety of needs: those who may have learning difficulties, physical difficulties, social problems, are particularly gifted, need help in schooling or need someone to talk to.

Justin Donovan is the Director of Education and Early Intervention and has statutory responsibility for the provision and standards of education, admission arrangements and special educational needs provision in Hertfordshire.

Jenny Coles is the Director of Safeguarding and Specialist Services and has the statutory role of Director of Children’s Services.

Justin is supported by:

Andrew Simmons, Deputy Director, Services for Children and Young People
Simon Newland, Assistant Director, Education Access and Provision
Gillian Cawley, Assistant Director, Standards and School Effectiveness

Jenny is supported by:

Sue Williams, Operations Director (Safeguarding)
Marion Ingram, Operations Director (Specialist Services)
Mike Collier, Assistant Director, Performance and Business Support

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