Families First Reforms: Chris Heeley, Louise Kelman and Kat Blake-Smith

About this episode

The episode discusses the Families First Partnership Programme and its implications for children, families, and professionals in Coventry and the U.K.

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Hannah are joined by Coventry colleagues, Chris Heeley (Strategic Lead and Families First Sponsor, Children’s and Education Services), Louise Kelman (Headteacher and Families First Education Lead) and Kat Blake-Smith (Lead Nurse for Families First). This episode explores the Families First Partnership Programme, what this looks like in Coventry and across the U.K., and what these reforms mean for children, families and professionals. Discussions focus on the importan...

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt, Hannah

Guests: Chris Heeley, Louise Kelman, Kat Blake-Smith

Topics covered

• Families First
• children
• education
• social work
• healthcare
• reforms

Keywords

• Families First
• Coventry
• children
• education
• social work
• healthcare
• reforms
• partnership
• professionals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Families First Partnership Programme, Coventry

Places: U.K.

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