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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...
WHITEHALL
Clark: Tories and Labour unwilling to address SEND crisis
By Paul Marinko | 15 April 2024
Labour and the Conservatives have been accused of an ‘unwillingness’ to confront the crisis in sp...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
EXCLUSIVE: Demand surges for UASC age assessments
By Martin Ford | 09 April 2024
Councils are struggling to cope with demand for age assessments of unaccompanied asylum-seeking c...
BUSINESS
Association in tax havens crackdown
By Mark Conrad | 08 April 2024
Council directors have praised the Children’s Homes Association (CHA) for tightening its membersh...
PEOPLE
Herefordshire DCS leaves in wake of critical Ofsted
By Martin Ford | 28 March 2024
Herefordshire CC’s director for children’s services has left the authority following criticism of...
CRIME
Finley Boden: Council apologises for 'missed opportunities'
By William Eichler | 28 March 2024
Derbyshire CC has apologised for the ‘missed opportunities’ to do more to safeguard 10-month-old ...
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Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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