Children's services

We aim to make Southwark a place where every child and young person has the best opportunities. By working together with our partners, children, young people and their families we will aim to help these children and young people realise their full potential in life.

The strategic director for children's services is Romi Bowen.

The children's services department includes education, children's social care, youth offending services and specialist children's health services.

Departmental structure

Within the department are the following division heads:

• Assistant director of strategy and support
• Assistant director of specialist children's services and safeguarding
• Deputy director of children's services
• Assistant director 0-5s services and community
• Assistant director 5-11s services and inclusion
• Assistant director 11-19 services and youth
• Assistant director of leadership, innovation and learning support