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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...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Greenwich's Children's Centres Offer Remote Support to Families in Need
By Lisa Walsh | 23 April 2020
Lisa Walsh explains how Better Children’s Centres within Greenwich RLBC are helping families by p...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Pandemic is making 'inadequate funding baseline' worse, says new ADCS president
By Ann McGauran | 23 April 2020
The incoming president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) says she wan...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
A critical time for child protection
By Anne Longfield | 21 April 2020
Keeping children safe is a challenge made even greater amid the coronavirus crisis. Children’s Co...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Teamwork in a crisis
By Stuart Carlton | 21 April 2020
In the face of the coronavirus crisis, Stuart Carlton explains why he is so proud of the passion,...
ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES
An opportunity amidst the gloom
By Jenny Coles | 21 April 2020
As social workers battle the coronavirus, Jenny Coles calls for children’s interests to be centre...
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Service Director - Education and Skills
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A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
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Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
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