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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Ofsted inspection regime raises concerns
By James Evison | 28 February 2017
Concerns have been raised over Ofsted’s plans for a new inspection regime to focus on failing chi...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Somerset kids' services 'still need improvement'
By Dan Peters | 28 February 2017
Ofsted has told Somerset CC’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services that ‘notable room for improvement...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Directors leave Sandwell's struggling children's department
By Jonathan Werran | 28 February 2017
Two senior directors responsible for running Sandwell MBC’s beleaguered children’s services depar...
WHITEHALL
MPs: Councils should be able to create multi-academy trusts
By William Eichler | 28 February 2017
Local authorities with a track record of strong educational performance should be allowed to crea...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Learning the lessons from an 'inadequate' judgement
By Sean Harriss | 21 February 2017
As part of iMPOWER’s children’s services essay collection Shining a Light, Sean Harriss offers ad...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Whitehall review of kids' services paused
By Sam Clayden | 21 February 2017
A Whitehall review looking at the role of local authorities in relation to children has been shel...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
West Berkshire kids' services 'can do better'
By James Evison | 01 February 2017
Inspectors have found positive improvements are being made to West Berkshire Council’s children’s...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Schooling: share best practice to eradicate CSE
By Sam Clayden | 26 January 2017
Ofsted’s national director for social care has urged councils and partner organisations to better...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Inspectors find 'widespread and serious failures' at Worcestershire
By Mark Conrad | 24 January 2017
An Ofsted report into Worcestershire CC’s children’s services has found ‘widespread and serious f...
FINANCE
Chief slams 'unrealistic world' of Ofsted probes
By Dan Peters | 18 January 2017
A top chief executive has broken cover to warn that children’s services are ‘struggling to keep t...
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Strategic Finance Business Partner (Capital & Major Projects)
Band J (£60,194 to £63,832)
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the financial management and oversight of the Council's Capital Programme and major projects portfolio Apply for this job
Strategic Finance Business Partner (Place OR People)
Band J (£60,194 to £63,832)
Sandwell Council’s Finance and Transformation Division is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Business Partner (Place OR People) Apply for this job
Group Leader Plans & Environment M200
Grade MGT5 (SCP 146-149) £57,869 - £62,052 + £4,000 Annual Market Supplement until 13 March 2028 (pay award pending)
Charnwood is a vibrant and exciting borough with a population of 183,000 located between the three cities of Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. Apply for this job
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