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Families First Reforms: Chris Heeley, Louise Kelman and Kat Blake-Smith

6/7/2026 • 62 min

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Hannah are joined by Coventry colleagues, Chris Heeley (Strategic Lead and Families First Sponsor, Children’s and Education Services), Louise Kelman (Headteacher and Families First Education Lead) and Kat Blake-Smith (Lead Nurse for Families First). This episode explores the Families First Partnership Programme, what this looks like in … Play episode

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