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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Slough's services put children first
By Ann McGauran | 07 July 2021
In April, Slough’s independent children’s services trust became wholly owned by the council. Josi...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Ofsted - Newham's quality of social work practice is improving
By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2021
The quality of social work practice in Newham is improving, but the pace of change has been affec...
BUSINESS
Councillors to bring supported housing closer to home
By Dan Peters | 28 June 2021
Senior Haringey LBC councillors have moved to develop supported housing for young people with com...
WHITEHALL
Children's services trapped in 'loop'
By Martin Ford | 24 June 2021
Peers heard there has been a shift from spending on early help schemes to statutory ‘crisis inter...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
We must stop the Treasury tail wagging the Government dog
By Graeme McDonald | 23 June 2021
Graeme McDonald senses 'much of Whitehall has a greater understanding of our challenges than for ...
ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES
A step in the right direction
By Ann McGauran | 22 June 2021
In the wake of Kent CC’s move to encourage a fairer share of unaccompanied asylum-seeking childre...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Somerset CC to open up to 10 new children's homes
By Ann McGauran | 22 June 2021
Somerset CC is to open up to 10 new children’s homes by 2026, admitting it is too reliant on larg...
FINANCE
County poised to reject £15m grant
By Dan Peters | 18 June 2021
Senior Leicestershire CC councillors are poised to turn down £15m of Housing Infrastructure Fund ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Children's social care a 'Jenga held together with Sellotape,' says damning review
By Laura Sharman | 17 June 2021
The children's social care system is too focused on investigating families rather than providing ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Tackling the social care talent deficit
By Philip Emms | 16 June 2021
The development of the future leaders within councils, be that in children’s services or elsewher...
Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Service Director: Education
up to £125k
Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Service Director: Education
up to £125k
Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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