EDUCATION

Queen's Speech: New measures to raise education standards

By Laura Sharman | 10 May 2022

Local authorities will have a new duty to provide support to home-schooling families under new me...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Fostering a foundation for the future

By Miranda Gittos | 10 May 2022

As Foster Care Fortnight begins, Miranda Gittos explains how Hertfordshire CC’s pioneering and su...

THIRD SECTOR

Children 'bounced around' care system

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2022

Research by the charity Barnardo’s has found young people are facing frequent changes of home, sc...

LEGAL

Judge calls for more children's home placements

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2022

A judge has called for more support from the Government to fund secure placements for vulnerable ...

DATA

EXCLUSIVE: Refugee funding to depend on data returns

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2022

The Government will not provide funding to councils to support refugees arriving under the Homes ...

HEALTH

Taking Integrated Care Systems to the next level

By Phil Hope | 03 May 2022

Phil Hope of the Health Devolution Commission looks at emerging best practice approaches for Inte...

HOUSING

Councils need support to protect refugees from exploitation, say experts

By William Eichler | 29 April 2022

The Government has been urged to take ‘urgent measures’ to support councils in their response to ...

MANAGEMENT

Council held decade-long contract with dormant firm

By Martin Ford | 27 April 2022

Grant Thornton said it exposed a ‘significant weakness’ in Herefordshire Council’s contract manag...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Doing the right thing for children

By John Cooper | 27 April 2022

With the direction of the Government’s policies for schools and SEND becoming clearer, the new pr...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Playing the long game

By John Cooper | 27 April 2022

Rachael Wardell speaks to Ann McGauran about the capacity issues facing social workers, the need ...

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Group Accountant / Group Finance Manager - WMF1359e

£62,273 to £65,017

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Westmorland and Furness Council as a Group Accountant. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

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£55,848 - £59,442

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North Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

Grade N, £51,515 - £54,774 pay award pending + 15% R & R allowance.

Are you an experienced commissioner with knowledge in children social care and education? Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

frederica-diamanta

Group Accountant / Group Finance Manager - WMF1359e

£62,273 to £65,017

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Westmorland and Furness Council as a Group Accountant. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Cyber Security Manager

£55,848 - £59,442

North Northamptonshire is currently on an exciting journey to transform its infrastructure and services for its citizens. Apply for this job

North Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

Grade N, £51,515 - £54,774 pay award pending + 15% R & R allowance.

Are you an experienced commissioner with knowledge in children social care and education? Apply for this job

Gateshead Council