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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...
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...
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
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Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
c.£235,000
In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
Executive Director - Children and Families
£Highly Competitive
Few leadership roles offer such remarkable potential to improve the life-chances of hundreds of thousands of children. Apply for this job
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