ADCS Response to DfE re ‘Reforming Children’s Homes Care: consultation on
changes to the Children’s homes Regulations 2001 and Care Standards Act
2000 Regulations 2010’ and ‘Improving Safeguarding for LAC: consultation on
changes to the Care Planning, Placement and review Regulations 2010’
ADCS is the national leadership organisation in England for directors of children’s services
appointed under the provisions of the Children Act 2004 and for other children’s services
professionals in leadership roles. The statutory role of director of children’s services (DCS)
was created by the Children Act 2004 to establish a single point of leadership and
accountability for services for children and young people.