Statutory guidance on the roles and responsibilities of the Director of Children’s Services and the Lead Member for Children’s Services

This is statutory guidance issued by the Secretary of State for Education. Local authorities in England must have regard to it in relation to the appointment of the Director of Children’s Services (DCS) and the designation of the Lead Member for Children’s Services (LMCS). This guidance covers the legislative basis for the two appointments, roles and responsibilities of the post holders, and how this relates to Government expectations about local authorities’ role in education and children and young people’s services.