We recognise the most important influence in a child’s life is family. Children who grow up with safe, stable and nurturing relationships form stronger friendships, develop greater resilience, achieve more in school and are more likely to build positive relationships throughout their lives.
We are child focussed in our intent but recognise that the most effective way to help and protect children is to work alongside the whole family. Therefore strengthening families is central to our aims as we know that families have greater capacity for change when we work with them as partners. This is part of an evidence based approach known as Restorative Practice.
We aim to embed a culture across our workforce where dignity and respect is the basis for our interventions. Every member of staff will understand the principles of Restorative Practice and its ethos will underpin all of our work and align to the borough vision of ‘Forging a Future for all’.
Martin Samuel's joins Dudley from Herefordshire
Martin is currently the director for adults and wellbeing at Herefordshire Council and comes with more than 25 years of public service experience. He will join the authority in April.
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Martin has a wealth of experience in delivering children’s and adults’ social care services and improving health and wellbeing outcomes.
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