Cllr Roy Perry
Cllr Roy Perry is leader of Hampshire CC, a member of SESL and part of the SEEC executive committee
Got to turn around
Evidence shows local government has the commitment to turn around children’s services without demands imposed from the centre, says Cllr Roy Perry
Learning the lessons on school reform
Cllr Roy Perry explains his concerns about the new national funding system for schools and the drive towards academisation, which are among many issues set to be debated at Education Question Time at the LGA’s annual conference
Time to alter the image of adoption
Cllr Roy Perry says there was much to welcome in the Queen’s Speech surrounding support for children and young people, yet the Government’s worrying approaches to academies and adoption must be altered
Securing a safe haven
Cllr Roy Perry says secure children’s homes across the country face significant demand, yet a sector-led response in Hampshire could leave local government better placed for the future
Getting a head start
The Life Changes Strategy offers an opportunity for councils to integrate quality services around low-income families. Cllr Roy Perry wants reassurance the plan won’t be sidelined by other policies.
Let's empower councils
Cllr Roy Perry outlines his vision for improved shared working between councils, schools and government over education
Keep up the caring, sharing approach
With numbers of children being placed for adoption dwindling,Cllr Roy Perry says councils must continue to pursue the best solutions for young people across all care streams
Make time away from crime
Further reductions to the Youth Offending Teams grant will have serious effects on the ability of a council and its partners to deliver services, Cllr Roy Perry explains.
Southern discomfort
The South East should be set free to work for the UK as the cog that keeps the nation’s economic wheels turning, writes Cllr Roy Perry
