Ashleigh Searle

Ashleigh Searle is an experienced professional in children's services, currently serving as the Implementation and Innovation Manager at CareCubed since April 2024. In addition, Ashleigh is a National Advisory Forum Member with Social Work England, providing critical support for regulatory and strategic initiatives. Previous roles include Commissioning Officer for Children's Services at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, where strategic planning and contract management were key responsibilities. Ashleigh has also worked as an Engagement Manager for the South London Commissioning Programme, emphasizing stakeholder engagement across multiple local authorities, and has been a Professional Development Trainer and Key Note Speaker since 2017, focusing on best practices in children's services. Other notable experiences include serving as a Corporate Parenting Panel Co-Optee and holding various positions within Croydon Council, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children looked after and care-experienced young people.