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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...
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...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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