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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Stop trying to explain away poor performance

By Abdool Kara | 01 August 2018

The sector needs to be more open and honest about poor performance, writes Abdool Kara.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Management changes under way at 'inadequate' children's services in Wakefield

By Martin Ford | 31 July 2018

An overhaul of Wakefield City Council’s children’s services team is under way weeks after an inad...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Rutland shakes-up management team

By Mark Conrad | 31 July 2018

Rutland CC has shaken-up its senior management team, with three directors taking on new roles.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's services risk management strategy is a leap of faith

By Blair McPherson | 30 July 2018

Blair McPherson believes some councils are adopting a dangerous risk management strategy when it ...

FINANCE

London boroughs: Our SEND budgets are unsustainable

By Gerald Almeroth | 30 July 2018

Gerald Almeroth warns that councils in the capital are facing a growing shortfall in funding for ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ministers back company delay

By Dan Peters | 27 July 2018

Ministers have approved a request for Worcestershire CC’s new children’s social care company to b...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Lisa Humphreys to head Slough Children's Services Trust

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2018

Slough Children’s Services Trust has appointed a new chief executive.

FINANCE

Zahawi fails to commit to new funds

By Mark Conrad | 23 July 2018

Children’s minister Nadhim Zahawi has declined to support strict targets and fresh cash for early...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Child welfare under threat

By Tim Loughton | 18 July 2018

Children’s care services are sleepwalking towards another tragedy not helped by differing levels ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Wakefield children's services rated 'inadequate'

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2018

‘Serious and widespread failures’ have resulted in Wakefield’s children’s services being rated in...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director Housing

£111,533 to £119,774 plus relocation support

Housing is one of the most high profile and closely scrutinised areas in local government Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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

Building Control Manager

£57,457 - £58,462

The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

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