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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ofsted - Newham's quality of social work practice is improving

By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2021

The quality of social work practice in Newham is improving, but the pace of change has been affec...

BUSINESS

Councillors to bring supported housing closer to home

By Dan Peters | 28 June 2021

Senior Haringey LBC councillors have moved to develop supported housing for young people with com...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Keeping children in sight

By Dan Peters | 16 June 2021

Last week allegations of ill-treatment at a children’s home in Cardiff were in the spotlight. Dan...

OFSTED

Herefordshire handed improvement notice

By Martin Ford | 19 May 2021

The Government has issued an improvement notice to Herefordshire Council over ‘serious concerns’ ...

WHITEHALL

Lack of 'clarity' hampering child protection

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2021

Improvements in multi-agency leadership locally and cross-government strategy nationally are requ...

SOCIAL CARE

A creative vision for Newham

By Tim Aldridge | 20 April 2021

There is now greater optimism that Newham LBC is reaching a tipping point in its improvement jour...

BUSINESS

Police investigate children's homes after suspensions

By Dan Peters | 13 April 2021

Police are investigating the closure of two Doncaster-based children’s homes suspended by Ofsted ...

OFSTED

Boarding home closures prompt council response

By Mark Conrad | 30 March 2021

Councils have been called on to help accommodate children with special educational needs after tw...

OFSTED

Intervention at Blackpool to end

By Martin Ford | 15 March 2021

A commissioner has recommended intervention in children’s services at Blackpool Council should co...

OFSTED

Intervention ends at Reading

By Martin Ford | 09 February 2021

Government intervention in Reading Council’s children’s services has come to an end after five ye...

frederica-diamanta

Interim Head of Commissioning (Children & Families)

£71,513 - £80,593

You will play a pivotal role in developing sustainable, high-quality services while building strong partnerships across health, education, social care Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Governance and Civic Services

c£130,000

As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Chief Digital & Data Officer

£90,743 - £102,584

You will lead development of our strategy a broad digital, data and technology service and influence how we use data, insight, automation and AI Apply for this job

Dorset Council

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frederica-diamanta

Interim Head of Commissioning (Children & Families)

£71,513 - £80,593

You will play a pivotal role in developing sustainable, high-quality services while building strong partnerships across health, education, social care Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Governance and Civic Services

c£130,000

As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Chief Digital & Data Officer

£90,743 - £102,584

You will lead development of our strategy a broad digital, data and technology service and influence how we use data, insight, automation and AI Apply for this job

Dorset Council

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