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FINANCE

Auditor issues qualified opinion on Stoke-on-Trent accounts

By Martin Ford | 15 May 2024

Concerns over finances and children’s services have resulted in auditors issuing a qualified opin...

WHITEHALL

Mandatory reporting exemptions a 'fudge'

By Mark Conrad | 13 May 2024

Ministers’ decision to exempt instances of child abuse from a new reporting law means they have d...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Child sexual abuse review to inform new strategy

By Dan Peters | 03 May 2024

Findings of a ‘robust review’ of Walsall Safeguarding Partnership’s strategy after the largest ch...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children and childhood must get the priority they deserve

By Andy Smith | 03 May 2024

A plan for childhood should have a focus on developing the workforce, as well as a national empha...

RECRUITMENT

DCS churn nears record levels

By Martin Ford | 01 May 2024

The number of changes in directors of children’s services (DCS) postholders has reached near reco...

FINANCE

Peers call for action on private ownership of children's homes

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2024

Peers have called for action to tackle private companies’ dominance of the children’s homes market.

BUSINESS

Struggles continue for scandal-hit council contractor

By Mark Conrad | 16 April 2024

A council contractor previously at the centre of a residential care abuse scandal has continued t...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Social work development programme 'pulled' by Department for Education

By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2024

A Government decision to end a training and development programme for social work managers has be...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Wanted: A cross-party view on SEND

By Greg Clark | 16 April 2024

The unwillingness of either of the Government contenders to make future SEND spending commitments...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Fighting for the children

By Ann McGauran | 16 April 2024

Incoming president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services, Andy Smith, talks to A...

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Deputy Director of Education and Inclusion

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Oxfordshire County Council

Head of Transformation

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frederica-diamanta

Deputy Director of Education and Inclusion

up to £123K

As the Deputy Director of Education and Inclusion, your leadership will foster collaboration among Education Leaders and Partners. Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council

Head of Transformation

£75,388 to £77,753

Are you ready to lead transformation and shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council

Town Clerk

£74,454 - £89,081

Biggleswade Town Council is looking to appoint a highly motivated and forward-thinking Town Clerk, to drive its services forward. Apply for this job

Biggleswade Town Council

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