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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Learning from tragedy
By Debbie Jones | 26 March 2024
Debbie Jones looks at the lessons emerging from an independent review focused on the children found guilty of the deaths of three young people in Croydon.
WHITEHALL
'County lines push leaves CSE response stretched'
By Mark Conrad | 06 December 2022
A UK-wide push to tackle county lines has watered down public bodies’ focus on child sexual explo...
LEGAL
County lines and the blight on our young
By Julian Hayes | 01 December 2021
The justice system is not providing the adequate protection required by vulnerable children who a...
WHITEHALL
Gangs 'one step ahead' of authorities
By Martin Ford | 15 April 2021
Criminal gangs that exploit children are ‘one step ahead of authorities,’ mandarins have told pee...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Authorities missed chance to help murdered County Lines teen
By Martin Ford | 27 May 2020
A lack of information sharing meant authorities missed an opportunity to intervene in the case of...
SOCIAL CARE
Redesigning collaboration along County Lines
By Ian Blackhurst | 31 March 2020
Ian Blackhurst explains why local authorities, the police and partner agencies need to share info...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
All-round safety for our children
By Dez Holmes | 15 October 2019
Dez Holmes explains the role of the recently-launched programme to support children’s services to...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
The war against County Lines
By Paul Marinko | 01 October 2019
Paul Marinko looks at how local authorities are tackling the scourge of County Lines – and finds...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
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An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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