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FINANCE

Worcestershire warned over special educational needs spending

By Joe Lepper | 10 November 2025

Worcestershire CC has been handed a statutory financial warning by auditors concerned its spendin...

REORGANISATION

Local government reorganisation: Better late than never

By Michael Burton | 04 November 2025

While LGR is already proving a challenge, for many Labour ministers it also represents unfinished...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Yorkshire and the Humber reaps early benefits from new agency workforce guidance

By Nicola Curley | 30 October 2025

Nicola Curley says the decision of all 15 children’s services departments in Yorkshire and the Hu...

FINANCE

Peer warning over Redbridge finances

By Joe Lepper | 21 October 2025

Redbridge LBC will be forced to seek exceptional financial support (EFS), a review has warned.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Putting good relationships centre stage

By Dr Jo Casebourne | 20 October 2025

New ministers have urged councils to lead reforms for children and young people by investing in r...

PRODUCTIVITY

How productive is local government – and are there any savings left?

By Jeremy Cooper | 15 October 2025

As the sector awaits the launch of the Local Government Outcomes Framework, how ready is local go...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

NAO: Children's residential care market failing

By William Eichler | 12 September 2025

Residential care for looked-after children is costing councils more than ever, but many youngster...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The influence of dual perspectives in children's social care

By Craig White | 11 September 2025

Craig White looks at how dual perspectives can change thinking in children's social care

SEND

Overdiagnosis straining SEND system, think tank says

By William Eichler | 28 August 2025

A new report has warned that England’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system i...

SOCIAL CARE

Two-thirds of councils lack safeguarding policy for gender-questioning children

By William Eichler | 27 August 2025

Nearly two-thirds of councils with care responsibilities could not provide a policy on safeguardi...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Manager – Network Management

£50,269 - £52,413 *

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Ceredigion County Council

Service Manager – Transport and Depots

£50,269 - £52,413 *

We welcome applicants from within and outside local government Apply for this job

Ceredigion County Council

Lead for SEND

From £58,239 up to £67,030 per annum

Be a part of shaping an inclusive future for children and young people in North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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