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WHITEHALL
A different school of thought
By Ben Cahill | 06 December 2016
Compulsory academisation has been dropped – but challenges remain for local authorities and small...
FINANCE
A Cinderella story on skills devolution
By Cllr Teresa O’Neill | 16 November 2016
Devolving power to shape London’s skills system would enable councils and the mayor to make signi...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Axe clunky corporatism to tackle skills shortfall
By Stephanie Flanders | 16 November 2016
Ahead of her speech to the London Councils Summit 2016, Stephanie Flanders argues that achieving ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Grammatically incorrect
By Abdool Kara | 09 November 2016
Evidence shows the Government should ditch its flawed approach to grammar schools, says Abdool Kara.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Greening: Great social work should not be prescribed or defined by ministers
By Sam Clayden | 04 November 2016
Good social care should not be ‘defined’ by central government, the education secretary insisted ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Re-enfranchising the white working class
By Michael Burton | 01 November 2016
Michael Burton explains how a new report on education in Knowlsey exposes national issues politic...
FINANCE
'£600m financial black hole' as ministers scrap academies Bill
By Jamie Hailstone | 31 October 2016
Council leaders have warned they are facing a £600m financial black hole after the Government aba...
WHITEHALL
Government scraps controversial academies Bill
By Sam Clayden | 27 October 2016
The new education secretary has scrapped controversial education legislation that would have requ...
HEALTH
Poll: Devolution not a priority for the public
By Heather Jameson | 26 October 2016
The public wants to see more investment in transport, health and infrastructure to boost their lo...
EDUCATION
Learning from the school places challenge
By Mark Robinson | 26 October 2016
Government support for grammar schools and rising demand from communities mean councils face a to...
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Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
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A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
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