READ: Our Service Director, Rosie Easton-Thomas, has written this week, a short piece on why the changes to the CQC regime are so important and how they can impact on your Council. peopletoo.co.uk/are-you-cqc-re…

With new government guidance on Home to School Transport provision being published, we're here to help you to make sense of it for your Council. Let's talk. #SEND

READ: SEND numbers are increasing, so how are Councils reforming? Read the thoughts of our Children's Services Director, Mark Jupp on this important subject: peopletoo.co.uk/send-numbers-a…

Focusing on early intervention and better joint commissioning is crucial to reforming SEND services for Councils. There is no silver bullet and the solution lies in a systemic programmes, which recognises the complex relationships and interdependencies across a local area. #SEND

The number of children with #SEND is increasing year on year. Whilst this is often framed as an increasing number of children with SEND, the truth is local areas are better at identifying additional need. This is a good thing.

As the Department for Education release new guidance to help Councils combat the rising costs of Home to School Transport, we explore things Councils can be considering right now to reduce costs and maintain quality services: peopletoo.co.uk/the-future-of-…

This lunchtime, read our Children's Services Director's views on how Councils can combat the rising cost of Home to School transport and what a new service could look like. #SEND ow.ly/pmmb50Pjlno

Our Children's Services Director, Mark Gray argues that Home to School Transport must be part of the strategic plan for SEN and rising costs must be prioritised by Councils. #SEND peopletoo.co.uk/the-future-of-…

As the cost of Home to School transport increases due to the increase in SEN placements, how are Councils going to afford this additional cost pressure? We have been working with Councils to co-design new services. Can we help you? ow.ly/IIHe50PjliX

Cost pressures on waste services remain a real issue for Section 151 officers and Environment Directors. Benchmarking exercises are often great ways to learn more about how to drive savings and reform services. Can we help? ow.ly/8kRc50PpuLs

Our lunchtime read this week comes from our Waste Services Manager, Laura Snoulton who outlines the ways we support Councils to undertake waste service reviews and why this approaches builds trust and confidence with Councillors and Communities. ow.ly/Ac2x50PpuOH

With legislative reforms on the horizon and financial pressures continuing to grow, is it time for your Council to ask whether it is getting value for money from existing waste services contracts? Here's why you should be asking this question: peopletoo.co.uk/waste-service-…

Time to undertake a waste composition analysis for your Council's waste services? Peopletoo can help. Here's how: ow.ly/9G4850PpuZ4

BLOG: Our Waste Services Manager explores why independent baseline appraisals of waste services can provide Councillors and Communities confidence in the decisions being taken. Read Laura's full blog here: ow.ly/OQMI50PpuNM

The cost of care is spiralling, but across Local Government, huge levels of innovation are being deployed to save money and improve services. We work with you to look at this innovation in detail and to see if it can work for you. #LetsTalk: ow.ly/pTj250Psmrz

If you have been following our posts this week and want your team to undertake a free session with our experts to explore what is happening in waste services right now, why not book a Peopletoo Ideas Exchange session? Get in touch to book a time. ow.ly/tIEg50PpuXK

Next week we will be focusing on the critical issue of Family Hubs. Are they working for your communities, or could they be improved? #LetsTalk about how we can support your teams to co-design a model that works.

Councils adopting shared services aren't just cutting costs; they're paving the way for enhanced quality outcomes for officers, residents, and businesses alike. Dive deeper into how this strategy is fostering community well-being: peopletoo.co.uk/the-shared-ser…

At Peopletoo, we champion strategies rooted in real-world challenges and aspirations. The shared services approach is a testament to what's achievable when councils unite for excellence and community benefit. Explore the journey: peopletoo.co.uk/the-shared-ser…

This winter, efforts will be made to increase NHS capacity - more hospital beds, ambulances, and improved discharge processes. But will these measures suffice? 🚑🛏️ #NHSReforms #WinterReadiness" Our latest lunchtime read: peopletoo.co.uk/winter-in-comi…