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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The seemingly insecure view from the top of the ladder

By Blair McPherson | 04 April 2022

Blair Mcpherson examines the precarious view from the top of the career ladder, and the factors t...

OFSTED

West Sussex to retain control of children's services

By Martin Ford | 01 April 2022

The Department for Education had ordered the establishment of a company to run children’s service...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Court finds in favour of councils over child placements

By William Eichler | 30 March 2022

The High Court has found in favour of four local authorities after campaigners challenged the cou...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Real value of 'in-house' council children's care

By Nick Clarke | 30 March 2022

Good quality local authority run children’s homes can not only improve outcomes for young people,...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Putting young people on the right path

By Anne Longfield CBE | 30 March 2022

How can councils help divert teenagers away from crime and exploitation? Anne Longfield CBE looks...

FINANCE

Young refugees to provide fresh challenge for councils

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2022

The local government sector is braced for the challenge of protecting a wave of children fleeing ...

FUTURE FORUM

The frenzy of policy must not lead to fragmented reforms

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2022

The MJ's first in-person Future Forum North since the pandemic focused attention on the endless l...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Government vows to end 'postcode lottery' on SEND

By Chris Mahony | 29 March 2022

Schools, councils and health providers will need to work together to support children with specia...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Concern' over aslyum transfer scheme

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2022

Kent CC has said it is taking too long for asylum-seeking children to be transferred to other aut...

EDUCATION

Councils to be allowed to set up multi-academy trusts

By William Eichler | 28 March 2022

Local authority leaders have welcomed the Government’s plan to allow councils to set up and run t...

frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

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Slough Borough Council

Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services

£89,037 - £92,538

This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

Head of Community Safety

Up to £103,893 inc. market supplement

Redbridge is one of the most dynamic and diverse boroughs in London. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services

£89,037 - £92,538

This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

Head of Community Safety

Up to £103,893 inc. market supplement

Redbridge is one of the most dynamic and diverse boroughs in London. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

See More Jobs