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SEND

SEND reforms fail to account for transport costs, say MPs

By Lee Peart | 06 March 2026

Government special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms fail to take account of burg...

FINANCE

Reset or risk for SEND?

By William Burns | 05 March 2026

The Government’s long-awaited White Paper on major reforms to England’s SEND system is committed ...

FINANCE

For councils, the coming months and years will require steady leadership

By Iain Murray | 04 March 2026

Structural reform is needed to return the sector to something resembling financial resilience, sa...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Councils need consistency and clarity from government

By Jonathan Carr-West | 25 February 2026

As councils grapple with a host of reforms announced by central government, Jonathan Carr-West pl...

SEND

Government announces £4bn SEND overhaul

By Joe Lepper | 23 February 2026

A £4bn ‘generational’ overhaul of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support has b...

SEND

We need an ambitious and genuinely sustainable package of SEND reform

By Rachael Wardell | 18 February 2026

The Government’s decision to take on the bulk of Dedicated Schools Grant deficits provides vital ...

FINANCE

Financial reform cannot wait

By Owen Mapley | 18 February 2026

Owen Mapley says the finance settlement provides breathing space for many authorities – but this...

FINANCE

Many district councils will see a cash cut

By James Hood | 16 February 2026

On average district councils face real terms funding reductions at a time of rising demand, and ...

FINANCE

The recovery continues

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 16 February 2026

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says the local government finance settlement is key to delivering faire...

SEND

SEND spending surges by more than £5bn

By Izzy Lepone | 12 February 2026

Council spending on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has surged by more than £5b...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Practice Development (Adult Social Care)

: £60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.

York is at an important point in the development of our Adult Social Care services. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Head of Service, Operations (Adult Social Care)

£60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.

York is at an important point in the development of our Adult Social Care services. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Service Director, Regulatory Services, Community Safety and Protection

Up to £105,726

As a member of the leadership team and wider corporate leadership community, your impact will extend beyond your own services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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