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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...

FINANCE

Counties warn of school transport crisis

By Martin Ford | 25 March 2022

Hikes in fuel costs are meaning local authorities are having pay providers significantly more, ac...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Learning lessons from the Lambeth experience

By Heather Jameson | 22 March 2022

As Lambeth LBC chief executive Andrew Travers steps down from his role, he tells Heather Jameson ...

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Service Manager - Care Leavers

£54,994 per annum - £62,777 per annum

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Service Manager to join Cheshire East Council. Apply for this job

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Independent Reviewing Officer

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Development Management Team Manager

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frederica-diamanta

Service Manager - Care Leavers

£54,994 per annum - £62,777 per annum

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Service Manager to join Cheshire East Council. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Independent Reviewing Officer

£42,072 - £54,994

Make a difference for children in care Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Development Management Team Manager

£51,356 to £55,539

Lead major planning decisions. Influence growth. Shape the future of North Yorkshire! Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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