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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Calls for more funding as child abuse increases

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2021

Incidents involving death or serious harm to a child have risen in the past year, leading to call...

LEGAL

Court ruling spurs boroughs to find accomodation for arrested children

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021

Councils in London are to provide new accommodation facilities for children in police custody aft...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

School transport contractor axed over safeguarding concerns

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021

Birmingham City Council said the contract had been terminated following a breach of terms.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Changing Futures in Westminster

By Cllr Heather Acton | 16 August 2021

Westminster City Council’s successful bid for a project under the Changing Futures programme will...

FINANCE

Research finds long-lasting benefits from Sure Start

By Naomi Larsson | 16 August 2021

Sure Start centres prevented thousands of children from being hospitalised and cut health inequal...

LEGAL

Campaigners head to court over care placements

By Martin Ford | 12 August 2021

Five local authorities are facing legal action over out-of-area accommodation for children in care.

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...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Law, Governance, Policy and HR - Monitoring Officer

£107,232 to £112,065

This is a pivotal role, providing leadership across legal, HR, electoral and policy services at a defining moment for local government. Apply for this job

Rushcliffe Borough Council

Corporate Director Children's Services

£Competitive

Children's Services plays a critical role in shaping the future of Buckinghamshire. Apply for this job

Buckinghamshire Council

Director of Public Health

£116,667 - £139,386

Redbridge is an ambitious east London borough, one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse in the capital. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Law, Governance, Policy and HR - Monitoring Officer

£107,232 to £112,065

This is a pivotal role, providing leadership across legal, HR, electoral and policy services at a defining moment for local government. Apply for this job

Rushcliffe Borough Council

Corporate Director Children's Services

£Competitive

Children's Services plays a critical role in shaping the future of Buckinghamshire. Apply for this job

Buckinghamshire Council

Director of Public Health

£116,667 - £139,386

Redbridge is an ambitious east London borough, one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse in the capital. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

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