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FINANCE

'Significant inequities' in SEN funding exposed

By Martin Ford | 11 August 2021

Differences of tens of millions in funding were found in areas with similar demographics, a repor...

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...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Lead Finance

LGE02 - £65,211

Looking for a role where your expertise can drive real change and shape the future of finance? Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Team Manager

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of our Children’s Services, rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Public Health, Wellbeing and Communities

£119,124 - £139,124 | Permanent

Bristol is a city like no other - vibrant, diverse and full of opportunity. Apply for this job

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