Simon Riggs

Dr Steph Lyons has significant experience of working within the health and social care sector in both adult’s and children’s services. Steph’s previous roles have encompassed front line delivery as an assistant youth support worker and as a Service Manager of a countywide homelessness prevention service. She has also worked at a strategic level as a Programme Manager.

Natasha brings more than 25 years’ experience in Children’s Services, spanning senior roles across local authorities and the charitable sector. With an academic background in leadership and commissioning, she offers a comprehensive understanding of Children’s Services at a strategic and operational level.

Rebecca is a senior researcher specialising in children’s social care, family justice, safeguarding and evidence-informed practice. Rebecca has over 20 years’ experience in the children’s and families sector, with an extensive background in applied research, evaluation and service improvement. She specialises in translating complex research and evidence into practical frameworks, tools and service improvements that strengthen practice and improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

Narinder has significant operational and strategic experience working in the Public Sector including roles within Social Care, Education and Scrutiny. Prior to joining IPC, Narinder was the Head of Strategic Commissioning at Birmingham Children’s Trust undertaking needs analysis, Sufficiency Planning and developing commissioning intentions for a range of children’s support services.

John is a qualified social worker with over 30 years experience including leadership roles in commissioning and organisational transformation. Since joining IPC in 2021 John has worked on projects in both adults and children’s social care focusing particularly on market shaping.

Richard is a highly experienced leader with over 35 years of knowledge working in a range of disciplines including adult social care, human resource management, workforce development and organisational development.

Gerry is a qualified social worker with extensive experience in strategic commissioning, change management, and partnership development. He has a broad range of experience in local authority, NHS and third sector settings.

Robin is a CIH-qualified housing professional with 35 years’ experience in supported and specialist housing, combining senior leadership, operational and strategic expertise. He has worked with housing providers, local authorities and partner organisations to deliver high-quality supported housing and housing with care services that achieve positive outcomes for organisations, communities and residents.

Amy has significant operational and strategic experience working within the public and third sectors, supporting Public Health functions (including substance misuse, sexual health and mental health), housing support and adult and children social services. Her previous roles in England and Wales focused on commissioning and working to ensure the best possible outcomes for families and wider communities.

Dr Tom Jefford is a qualified social worker with a history of managing youth offending services and evidence based interventions such as Multi Systemic Therapy and Functional Family Therapy. Tom’s interests include implementation science and children’s services. Tom has experience of providing services within social outcome contracts.