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FINANCE
Worcestershire warned over special educational needs spending
By Joe Lepper | 10 November 2025
Worcestershire CC has been handed a statutory financial warning by auditors concerned its spending on children with special educational needs (SEN) is ‘out of control’.
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
How Knowsley transformed adult social care for residents
By Sarah Smith | 03 November 2025
Knowsley has grappled with health inequalities and complex social challenges. Now, through its am...
ASSURANCE
Reflecting on CQC Inspection and Sector-Wide Accountability
By Rachael Shimmin | 11 September 2025
Buckinghamshire’s CQC inspection sparked valuable learning—but also raises big questions about in...
LEADERSHIP
Reaching for the radical
By Heather Jameson | 19 June 2025
Bristol is the only large unitary with a Green-led administration. Heather Jameson talks to its l...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Now more than ever it's time to invest in Shared Lives
By Suzi Clark | 28 April 2025
Suzi Clark says many leaders in adult social care want to grow Shared Lives but it can be difficu...
SOCIAL CARE
Care can't wait
By Jess McGregor | 26 April 2025
By amplifying real life stories, proving how well-funded and supported social care can help peopl...
SOCIAL CARE
Council accuses CQC of 'poor inspection process'
By Martin Ford | 17 April 2025
A council has hit out at a watchdog over its ‘poor inspection process’ after receiving a judgemen...
REORGANISATION
When it comes to new unitaries, is big really better?
By Peter Holt | 10 March 2025
Official data gathered by Uttlesford DC for the District Councils’ Network undermines the Governm...
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Committee chair 'shocked' by CQC shortfalls
By Lee Peart | 16 January 2025
The chair of the Health and Social Care Committee, Layla Moran, has said she is ‘shocked’ at ongo...
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Hillingdon LBC celebrates adult social care inspection success
By Sandra Taylor | 18 December 2024
Sandra Taylor says Hillingdon LBC’s CQC ‘good’ rating in its adult social care inspection reflec...
NCASC 24
Facing the future of local authority assessment
By Jon Wilson | 28 November 2024
While the journey towards local authority assurance has brought some welcome benefits, difficult ...
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Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention
£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement
Join a creative, forward-thinking senior leadership team within Children and Families at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job
General Manager – Building Safety Compliance
£51,356 - £53,460
Building safety for our homes and neighbourhoods is a top priority at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job
Service Director - Education and SEND
£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)
West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job
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