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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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£72,878 - £80,741
Premium jobWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced community safety expert to join our senior leadership team. Apply for this job
Head of Finance - Children & Young People’s Service
£75,585 - £80,726 (pay award pending)
Premium jobThis is a great place to work for people who want to make a real difference. Apply for this job
Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy S151 Officer)
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In this role, you will provide visible leadership and management across the Finance Service Apply for this job
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