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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

One voice for children

08 November 2022

England’s children’s services chief Steve Crocker speaks to Ann McGauran about a system in crisis...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A 'staggering' number are failing to get social care support, says care chief

02 November 2022

A ‘staggering’ number of people are not getting the care and support they need as requests for he...

SOCIAL CARE

Working together for a better future

By Sean Hanson | 02 November 2022

Sean Hanson, chief executive of IMPOWER, reflects on this week’s NCASC conference and the power o...

FINANCE

Section 47 enquiries increase by 7% in two years

By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022

The number of Section 47 enquiries involving English children’s services has increased by 7% over...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Boosting children's future life chances

By Steve Crocker | 29 August 2022

There has been virtually no change in the disadvantage gap at GCSE level over the past 20 years. ...

EDUCATION

How many hats?

By Martin Samuels | 03 August 2022

Martin Samuels considers the advantages of having one director combining the children’s services ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Reset and renew

By Steve Crocker | 19 July 2022

Steve Crocker outlines the major challenges facing children’s services – getting the right staff ...

SOCIAL CARE

ADCS conference: Whitehall examining private sector 'profiteering'

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2022

Civil servants are looking at ways of tackling exploitation of the social care sector by private ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

ADCS conference: Abuse hampering recruitment of children's service directors

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2022

‘Public disapprobation and abuse’ is preventing children’s services staff from filling director r...

OFSTED

ADCS conference: Ofsted concerns over residential provision

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2022

Residential provision for children tops the concerns of Ofsted’s national director for regulation...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer

Package up to £109,592

As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job

Sevenoaks District Council

Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy 

£108,842

Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.  Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e

£51,356 to £52,413

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job

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