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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...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Back from the brink
By Cllr Matt Golby | 23 March 2021
In 2018, Northamptonshire CC became notorious in local government. Yet the council, which is soon...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Coming up for air – what councils need to think about
By John Fowler | 17 March 2021
John Fowler looks at the range of ways in which councils can help children and young people recov...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Support when and where it's needed
By Sally Britton | 17 March 2021
An animation about a young woman on the edge of care gives staff and families an easy explanation...
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