My current roles are Executive Director of Services for People, East Lothian Council and Director of Education and Children’s Services for Midlothian Council.
- E-mail – dledingham@eastlothian.gov.uk
- Twitter @donjled
I use this Learning Log to:
- scan the educational and children’s services horizon;
- research and examine international policy and practice;
- generate, explore and develop ideas for school and service improvement;
- collect and manage knowledge relevant to service development;
- consider how we can better integrate education and services to support children and young people from pre-birth to 18;
- engage in a transparent and accessible manner with colleagues and service users;
- promote and model the leadership behaviours and values of our service; and
- take time to critically reflect upon issues of topical interest.