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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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frederica-diamanta

Director of Property

£113,334 to £119,346

Shape the estate. Enable services. Deliver social value. Apply for this job

Lewisham London Borough Council

Director of Families, Quality & Commissioning

£126,543 to £132,441

Keep children safe. Strengthen families. Lead with purpose. Apply for this job

Lewisham London Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Social Care & Health (DASS)

£166,755 to £173,133

Lewisham is defined by energy, diversity and ambition. Apply for this job

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