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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Newsam report reveals Rochdale exploitation failings

By Mark Conrad | 15 January 2024

Failings by officials at Rochdale Council and senior police meant vulnerable girls were targeted by a child sexual abuse gang for years, the latest report on the scandal has concluded.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The cost of protecting our children

By Mark Conrad | 08 November 2022

If the Government adopts all the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abu...

HOUSING

Councils need support to protect refugees from exploitation, say experts

By William Eichler | 29 April 2022

The Government has been urged to take ‘urgent measures’ to support councils in their response to ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Alarmingly high' numbers of exploited looked-after-children going missing from care

By Laura Sharman | 21 March 2022

Nearly half of looked-after-children that have experienced criminal or sexual exploitation went m...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Combatting child exploitation

16 February 2022

Kim Harrison says tackling child sexual exploitation by organised networks is a widespread proble...

CRIME

Figures show rise in sexual and criminal exploitation under lockdown

By Laura Sharman | 07 April 2021

Criminal and sexual exploitation has risen ‘dramatically’ during the pandemic, new data has warne...

BUSINESS

Directors warn against blanket ban on unregulated accommodation

By Dan Peters | 10 September 2020

Children’s services directors have warned against a blanket ban on placing vulnerable youngsters ...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Rotherham to regain full control of services

By Laura Sharman | 19 September 2018

All powers are to be returned to Rotherham MBC after three years of Government intervention.

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