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WHITEHALL

Council staff 'live in fear of abuse, assault or worse' - APSE study

By Mark Conrad | 03 June 2024

Council staff and members often live ‘in fear of abuse, assault or worse,’ experts have warned.

WHITEHALL

MacAlister: Not enough has changed on children's social care

By Mark Conrad | 23 May 2024

The author of the Government’s independent review of children’s care has warned ‘not enough has c...

INNOVATION

Reform required to unleash preventative approach, says report

By Martin Ford | 21 May 2024

Central government reforms are needed to help innovation in preventative services at a local leve...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

Vicious cycle curbs prevention

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 21 May 2024

The significant variation across the country in the rates of children in care highlights the impo...

SOCIAL CARE

A transformative approach to fostering

20 May 2024

To coincide with Foster Care Fortnight Hillingdon LBC has launched an unrivalled payment and bene...

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...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

circa £240,000

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is synonymous with iconic London landmarks Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Executive Director Finance and Resources

£168,135 to £230,985

Westminster City Council is no ordinary local authority. Apply for this job

Westminster City Council

Assistant Director – Regulatory Services

£71,202 - £77,495 per annum - plus benefits package

Derbyshire is a county of proud communities, beautiful landscapes and ambitious growth. Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

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