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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Reaping the benefits of a whole-service approach
By Leigh Zywek | 16 October 2019
Leigh Zywek describes how a programme of long-term support for a young mother is making a vital d...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
All-round safety for our children
By Dez Holmes | 15 October 2019
Dez Holmes explains the role of the recently-launched programme to support children’s services to...
EDUCATION
Kent's very own powerhouse
By Ann McGauran | 15 October 2019
Cllr Paul Carter has stepped down as leader of Kent CC. Now he plans to apply his energies to loc...
DEVOLUTION
COSLA conference: Ex-PM Brown says Scottish Government must do more on child poverty
By Dan Peters | 10 October 2019
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has launched a scathing attack on the Scottish Government’s...
EDUCATION
DfE's children's review stalled
By Dan Peters | 10 October 2019
A Department for Education (DfE) review to consider the role of councils in relation to children ...
EDUCATION
Ombudsman censures Bexley over response to complaint
By Martin Ford | 10 October 2019
Bexley LBC has come under heavy criticism from the Local Government Ombudsman after failing to ma...
EDUCATION
Council chiefs in dark over 5G future, survey finds
By Michael Burton | 10 October 2019
Almost half of council chief officers are still unsure whether superfast 5G broadband will arrive...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Providing purpose and hope
By Mark Rogers | 09 October 2019
On the eve of the Solace Summit, Mark Rogers sets out how the Care Leaver Covenant is working wit...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
High Court rejects call for judicial review on SEND spending
By Paul Marinko | 08 October 2019
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge from families seeking a judicial review to the Gov...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Louise Goldsmith quits as leader of West Sussex
By Martin Ford | 04 October 2019
She said her nine-year term in office had been ‘a huge honour, privilege, responsibility and comm...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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