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WHITEHALL

Gangs 'one step ahead' of authorities

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2021

Criminal gangs that exploit children are ‘one step ahead of authorities,’ mandarins have told pee...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Preventing young offenders signing up for a life sentence

By Steve Ainsworth | 13 April 2021

Steve Ainsworth explores alternative ways to engage young people and help them turn their back on...

DIGITAL

Looking at EHC plans in a post-COVID world

By Natalie Kenneison | 13 April 2021

Natalie Kenneison argues that to understand the impact of COVID and whether enough money is avail...

LEGAL

Westminster to face Holyrood in court

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2021

The UK Government claims two proposed Scottish laws designed to protect councils and children und...

BUSINESS

Police investigate children's homes after suspensions

By Dan Peters | 13 April 2021

Police are investigating the closure of two Doncaster-based children’s homes suspended by Ofsted ...

PEOPLE

Former ADCS president to retire

By Martin Ford | 12 April 2021

Jenny Coles has announced her retirement as director of children’s services at Hertfordshire CC.

FINANCE

SEND funding boost of £280m announced

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2021

Councils will receive £280m to create new school places for pupils with special educational needs...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Somerset MP urges county to up SEN spend

By Mark Conrad | 08 April 2021

A Somerset MP has urged the county council to find £2.4m from existing coffers to settle a two-ye...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Seize the reins

By Simon Edwards | 30 March 2021

The County Councils Network's new business plan for recovery and renewal puts forward evidence-ba...

OFSTED

Boarding home closures prompt council response

By Mark Conrad | 30 March 2021

Councils have been called on to help accommodate children with special educational needs after tw...

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Team Manager - Advanced Practice Leads - WMF2362e

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We have a rare and exciting opportunity, due to an internal promotion, to not only join, but lead our team of Advanced Practice Leads. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

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We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Development Management Service Manager. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Transformation Director

£100,000 - £105,243 (Grade ED1), with potential market supplement dependent on experience

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Cherwell District Council