OFSTED

Herefordshire handed improvement notice

By Martin Ford | 19 May 2021

The Government has issued an improvement notice to Herefordshire Council over ‘serious concerns’ ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Call for council powers over school exclusions

By Martin Ford | 13 May 2021

Relations between schools and councils dominated an evidence-gathering session of the House of Lo...

WHITEHALL

Child protection to be 'reset'

By Martin Ford | 12 May 2021

Child protection will not return to the pre-pandemic norm, a top Department for Education officia...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must give better support to COVID's young carers

By Charlotte Ramsden | 12 May 2021

The pandemic has led to more children and young people taking on new caring roles, and they need ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Innovating for a fairer start

By Tom Symons | 12 May 2021

Early years and education is one of Nesta’s three focus areas for the next decade. Tom Symons out...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Can the CMA make us see our market folly?

By Kathy Evans | 12 May 2021

Kathy Evans outlines why the CMA’s investigation into the private provision of placements for loo...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Powell becomes shadow housing secretary in mini-reshuffle

By Michael Burton | 10 May 2021

Labour leader Keir Starmer has replaced his shadow housing secretary and brought in a high-flyer ...

WHITEHALL

Lack of 'clarity' hampering child protection

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2021

Improvements in multi-agency leadership locally and cross-government strategy nationally are requ...

LEGAL

New chief to handle response to damning judgement

By Martin Ford | 27 April 2021

Herefordshire Council’s incoming chief executive will personally lead improvement after a judge s...

FINANCE

Islington proposes £16m scheme for abuse survivors

By Martin Ford | 26 April 2021

Consultation has opened on the scheme, under which the council would make a ‘support payment’ of ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Adult Social Care

£91,004 - £104,701 per annum

We are seeking experienced and dynamic leaders to join our team. Apply for this job

Walsall Council

Director of Children’s Social Work

£91,004 - £104,701 per annum

We are seeking experienced and dynamic leaders to join our team. Apply for this job

Walsall Council

Assistant Director Human Resources & OD

£80,736 to £82,362

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspiring HR professional to join our senior leadership team. Apply for this job

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