I've been a big fan of the work
The Children's Society have done with Lewisham Council ever since I first made contact with them back in 1998/99. So it was with some sorrow that I went to its closing down party this week.
The Children's Society have decided at a national level that they want to refocus their work and advocacy for looked after children is no longer a core part of the work they are looking to do.
Its been my consistent view that advocacy should be provided by someone external to the council, and so I am pleased that
Barnardos will be taking it on. I was also delighted to here that Rajinder Nagra will be continuing to manage the service.
Being at the party gave me the opportunity to catch up with some of the project's past staff and
think about some of the things I've done with them over the years.
I can only hope that
Barnardos will have the same impact on the lives of looked after children and young people.
Cllr Andrew Brown
