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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Survey highlights child abuse could go unreported during lockdown
By Laura Sharman | 18 May 2020
Child abuse could go unreported during lockdown as a quarter of adults do not know where to go fo...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Councils call for power to close schools at higher risk of COVID-19
By Dan Peters | 15 May 2020
Council leaders have called for the power to close schools or nurseries that have new clusters of...
MANAGEMENT
'Missed opportunities' to safeguard neglected children
By Dan Peters | 13 May 2020
Four youngsters were left to live in ‘filthy and squalid’ conditions despite ‘numerous referrals’...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Early intervention: adapting to a world in lockdown
By Jack Martin | 13 May 2020
The Early Intervention Foundation has carried out an intense effort to gather as much information...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Playing our part to support the most vulnerable
By Tim Aldridge | 13 May 2020
Tim Aldridge outlines how his team in Newham has responded to the challenge of working during the...
FINANCE
Council concern over falling child referrals
By Dan Peters | 07 May 2020
Councils have expressed concerns about falling referrals to children’s social care amid the coron...
WHITEHALL
MPs tell department to 'get a grip' on SEND
By Dan Peters | 05 May 2020
The Department for Education (DfE) does not have a grip on mounting pressure in the special educa...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Our systemic model is coming to the fore during the pandemic
By Sarah Newman | 04 May 2020
Sarah Newman, executive director of children’s services for the bi-borough - Kensington & Chelse...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Working through the pandemic to protect children and families
By Ann McGauran | 29 April 2020
A new report has identified the groups of children most likely to be at risk under lockdown. How ...
WHITEHALL
CIPFA releases new deficits guidance
By Dan Peters | 28 April 2020
Councils will not be required to put aside money from their general reserves to support future fu...
Interim Head of Commissioning (Children & Families)
£71,513 - £80,593
You will play a pivotal role in developing sustainable, high-quality services while building strong partnerships across health, education, social care Apply for this job
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Chief Digital & Data Officer
£90,743 - £102,584
You will lead development of our strategy a broad digital, data and technology service and influence how we use data, insight, automation and AI Apply for this job
Interim Head of Commissioning (Children & Families)
£71,513 - £80,593
You will play a pivotal role in developing sustainable, high-quality services while building strong partnerships across health, education, social care Apply for this job
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Chief Digital & Data Officer
£90,743 - £102,584
You will lead development of our strategy a broad digital, data and technology service and influence how we use data, insight, automation and AI Apply for this job
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