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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,...

EDUCATION

Children's charities issue warning over emergency laws

By Martin Ford | 25 March 2020

Eleven groups have warned of the impact of coronavirus disruption on vulnerable sections of society.

EDUCATION

Accessing the arts in Islington

By Kaya Comer-Schwartz | 25 March 2020

The 11 by 11 partnership provides outstanding cultural experiences to all children and young peop...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Aspire towards achievement

By Rachel Dickinson | 11 March 2020

Rachel Dickinson argues the review of children’s care in England must challenge the stereotype th...

FINANCE

Government warned of coronavirus impact on council resources

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2020

Council officers are working ‘round-the-clock’ in the battle against the spread of COVID-19.

EDUCATION

Kier ends contract with Hackney

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2020

Hackney LBC has brought a £2.5m outsourcing contract with Kier in-house.

FINANCE

Essex challenges evidence base for Basildon unitary bid

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2020

Essex CC’s leader has questioned the benefits of Basildon BC’s pursuit of unitary status.

FINANCE

Scottish councils' improvements 'stalling'

By Martin Ford | 31 January 2020

Spending on culture and leisure, economic development, and roads all fell by around a quarter las...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Examining the boarding school effect

By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2020

Councils appear to be reluctant to explore the option of placing the children they support at boa...

EDUCATION

Cyber Central transformation

By Heather Jameson | 28 January 2020

Rather than wait for a private developer to buy land next to the GCHQ building, the council stepp...

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council