Our People

As the statutory Director of Children’s Services for Southwark, I have professional responsibility for the leadership, strategy and effectiveness of our Children's Services. 

I am responsible for securing the provision of services which address the needs of all children and young people, including the most disadvantaged and vulnerable, and their families and carers.

I am responsible for the performance of local authority functions relating to the education and social care of children and young people. As well as ensuring that effective systems are in place for discharging these functions.

Alasdair Smith, Director of Children’s Services

My senior leadership team includes the Assistant Directors with responsibility for our education and children’s social care, help and support functions. They are:

• Neil Gordon-Orr, Assistant Director - Education Access & Statutory Services
• Richard Hunter and Nikki Tilson, Principal Advisors - Standards & Non-Statutory Services
• Anna Chiva, Assistant Director – Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
• Jenny Brennan, Assistant Director – Family Early Help & Youth Justice
• Helen Woolgar, Assistant Director – Safeguarding & Corporate Parenting
• Tendai Murowe, Assistant Director – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
• Jenny Taylor, Assistant Director – Clinical Practice
• Michael Crowe, Assistant Director - Transformation & Operations

 

For the full structure, roles and responsibilities of teams in Children's Services, please click here.  ^{(pdf, 640kb)}