The new Independent Safeguarding Children and Young People’s Commissioner will develop opportunities and support Lambeth Council partners. Jim Gamble will also be responsible for independently chairing and scrutinising the effectiveness of local services. The role’s main goal will be to make sure Lambeth if providing the best possible service for children, young people and their families.
Jim was the founder and CEO of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre. He has an excellent record, as the first chair to lead a Local Safeguarding Children Board to an outstanding Ofsted judgement. He was also part of the leadership team that drove another London authority from ‘inadequate’ to ‘Good, with outstanding leadership’ in just two years.
Councillor Ben Kind, Cabinet Member for Children and Families said: “We want Lambeth to be one of the best boroughs to grow up in, and at Lambeth Council we’re confident Jim Gamble can help us achieve that goal.
Alongside his unwavering commitment to championing the voices of our young people, Jim’s extensive expertise will bring an invaluable perspective to our Safeguarding Partnership.
He will be a strong independent voice, championing a safer and better future for all whilst supporting Lambeth Council on our children’s services improvement journey.”
