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SEND
We need an ambitious and genuinely sustainable package of SEND reform
By Rachael Wardell | 18 February 2026
The Government’s decision to take on the bulk of Dedicated Schools Grant deficits provides vital breathing space but will not fix a flawed system on its own, says Rachael Wardell.
FINANCE
Many district councils will see a cash cut
By James Hood | 16 February 2026
On average district councils face real terms funding reductions at a time of rising demand, and ...
SEND
Minister addresses council leaders on SEND reforms
By Martin Ford | 23 January 2026
The minister leading reform of services for children with special educational needs and disabilit...
REORGANISATION
Digital thinking must drive reorganisation
By Geoff Connell | 14 January 2026
Geoff Connell says digital, data and technology are critical to the effective design of new unita...
SERVICE DELIVERY
Designing public services that work
By Ravi Gurumurthy | 16 December 2025
Increasing take-up and participation is not always easy, but progress can often be made quickly, ...
NCASC
NCASC: Risk of spreading children's resources 'too thinly'
By Ann McGauran | 26 November 2025
The lack of a national strategy for children means there is a risk of resources being ‘spread too...
EDUCATION
Council leaders 'failing' on SEND amid soaring demand, CCN admits
14 November 2025
Council leaders across the country are ‘failing' to ensure that the needs of young people with sp...
FINANCE
Worcestershire warned over special educational needs spending
By Joe Lepper | 10 November 2025
Worcestershire CC has been handed a statutory financial warning by auditors concerned its spendin...
EDUCATION
Education under strain: navigating systemic pressures and political choices
By Abdool Kara | 03 November 2025
Recent National Audit Office findings reveal deep-rooted challenges across England’s education sy...
EDUCATION
Minister accuses Reform council of 'Victorian era' policy
By Martin Ford | 30 October 2025
A Reform UK council leader has been accused of ‘taking our children back to the Victorian era’ by...
SEND
SEND needs bold, comprehensive reform
By Rachael Wardell | 20 October 2025
The SEND White Paper represents a critical opportunity to create a system that genuinely serves c...
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Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job
Director of Social Work and Social Care
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You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job
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This is a role with real strategic influence. From shaping policy and commissioning service improvements Apply for this job
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