Devon County Council welcomed student leaders from Isca Academy to County Hall for an insight\u2011rich visit centred around meeting and challenging the senior officers and councillors responsible for shaping services for children and families across Devon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the visit, students met with Donna Manson, Chief Executive of Devon County Council, who discussed her leadership journey and offered advice on ambition, public service and professional development, giving students a candid look at what it means to lead a large local authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A filmed interview followed with Jack Newton, Deputy Director and Head of Inclusion and Learning, and Councillor Richard Jefferies, Cabinet Member for Children\u2019s Services, where students put forward prepared and challenging questions about decision\u2011making, inclusion, and how young people can influence local initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students also shared ideas with the Council\u2019s youth participation team on how to better reach younger audiences, and toured the historic civic spaces of County Hall, including the council chamber where key decisions are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n