childrensservices on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/childrensservices/Recent content in childrensservices on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000Solihull Council Leader Prioritises Retaining Skilled Children's Services Staff After Major Improvementhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/solihull-council-leader-prioritises-retaining-skilled-childrens-services-staff-after-major-improvement/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/solihull-council-leader-prioritises-retaining-skilled-childrens-services-staff-after-major-improvement/Solihull Council’s leader, Councillor Karen Grinsell, has pledged to focus on retaining the talented staff who have driven significant improvements within the authority’s children’s services department. Speaking at a recent council meeting, Grinsell, who also serves as the lead member for children and education, emphasised the reduction of agency staff from 50% to just 15%. This shift reflects the authority’s commitment to building a strong, permanent workforce. Solihull’s children’s services underwent intense scrutiny following the tragic murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes in 2020.