This session will focus on the early lessons emerging from the implementation of the sector owned approach to self regulation and improvement – with a particular emphasis on the practicalities and benefits to be gained from sharing and comparing key performance data and the contribution peer challenge and support can make to improvement, in this case in regard to children’s services. Speakers: David Simmonds, London Borough of Hillingdon George Garlick, Chief Executive, Durham County Council Janette Karklins, Director of Children’s Services, Bracknell Forest Council Chair: Cllr Jill Shortland, Vice Chair, Improvement Programme Board, LG Group