We have all taken great pride in working with Marcus, watching him lead and develop the Quality Performance and Systems Service and drive up the improvement and quality across the Department. He was so passionate about his work, so tenacious for all of us to deliver better and better services for children. As we saw at the recent inspection the impact he had has been enormous and at this saddest of times it important to take a step back and appreciate just how vital a contribution he made for some of the most vulnerable children in society. Beyond his impact at work Marcus was simply a lovely man; always interested in others, always chatting, always keen to see how you are and to ask how he could help. Marcus’ amiability and genuine interest in others meant that he was fondly regarded across the entire Department and wider organisations. Norfolk County Council expresses their sadness and deepest condolences to Marcus' family at this time as we recall just what a great colleague and friend he was to us all.

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