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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Slough's services put children first

By Ann McGauran | 07 July 2021

In April, Slough’s independent children’s services trust became wholly owned by the council. Josi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ofsted - Newham's quality of social work practice is improving

By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2021

The quality of social work practice in Newham is improving, but the pace of change has been affec...

BUSINESS

Councillors to bring supported housing closer to home

By Dan Peters | 28 June 2021

Senior Haringey LBC councillors have moved to develop supported housing for young people with com...

WHITEHALL

Children's services trapped in 'loop'

By Martin Ford | 24 June 2021

Peers heard there has been a shift from spending on early help schemes to statutory ‘crisis inter...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must stop the Treasury tail wagging the Government dog

By Graeme McDonald | 23 June 2021

Graeme McDonald senses 'much of Whitehall has a greater understanding of our challenges than for ...

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES

A step in the right direction

By Ann McGauran | 22 June 2021

In the wake of Kent CC’s move to encourage a fairer share of unaccompanied asylum-seeking childre...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Somerset CC to open up to 10 new children's homes

By Ann McGauran | 22 June 2021

Somerset CC is to open up to 10 new children’s homes by 2026, admitting it is too reliant on larg...

FINANCE

County poised to reject £15m grant

By Dan Peters | 18 June 2021

Senior Leicestershire CC councillors are poised to turn down £15m of Housing Infrastructure Fund ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's social care a 'Jenga held together with Sellotape,' says damning review

By Laura Sharman | 17 June 2021

The children's social care system is too focused on investigating families rather than providing ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Tackling the social care talent deficit

By Philip Emms | 16 June 2021

The development of the future leaders within councils, be that in children’s services or elsewher...

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Executive Director of Place and Sustainability

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Sustainability

up to £171,596

If you recognise the professional possibilities, this could be the next role for you. Apply for this job

Cambridgeshire County Council

Electrical Design Lead

Grade 13 £49,178 - £52,937 per annum

You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, providing expert guidance and technical leadership Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Head of Pensions

£84,421 to £93,565 plus benefits and relocation support

Premium jobWelcome and thank you for your interest in leading Hertfordshire Pension Fund as our next Head of Pensions Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

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