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OFSTED
Gloucestershire improvement notice lifted
By Martin Ford | 05 April 2022
An improvement notice issued to Gloucestershire CC’s children’s services has been lifted.
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...
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