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IMPROVEMENT
Commissioner to be appointed at Bradford
By Martin Ford | 10 August 2021
The Government is to appoint a commissioner to oversee improvements to children’s services at Bra...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Peers call for joined up funding for children and families
By Michael Burton | 10 August 2021
Peers have urged Cabinet ministers to produce a cross-Whitehall bid for funding for vulnerable ch...
LONDON COUNCILS
Facing down a perfect storm of violence
By Cllr Jas Athwal | 10 August 2021
This summer will be one of the most challenging local councils have faced when it comes to bearin...
SOCIAL CARE
Social worker stabbed on welfare visit
By Martin Ford | 09 August 2021
The stabbing of a Haringey social worker in the line of duty is a reminder of the dangers they fa...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
'Off-grid' children at risk from county lines
By Ann McGauran | 09 August 2021
Former children’s commissioner Anne Longfield has warned exclusions are likely to rise next month...
FINANCE
Spending Review should provide 'urgent investment' in children's services
By Martin Ford | 06 August 2021
Family help, homes for children in care and mental health support should be priorities for ‘urgen...
PLANNING
Complaints' outcomes are open for all of us to shape
By Michael King | 06 August 2021
This summer’s snapshot of complaints trends paints a ‘fascinating picture’, says local government...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Review finds safeguarding 'gaps' at Wirral
By Martin Ford | 04 August 2021
A serious case review identified ‘gaps’ in Wirral MBC’s protection of children in foster care.
OFSTED
The Lambeth report is a warning to us all
By Michael Burton | 04 August 2021
The historic abuse of looked-after children in Lambeth LBC is about the worst example of what hap...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Children 'still at risk'
By Ann McGauran | 04 August 2021
Young people are still being put at risk by an ineffective child safeguarding process, experts ha...
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Finance Development Accountant
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LGR Programme Director
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This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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