Giving children a chance in straitened times

By Ian Hudspeth | 04 January 2016

The Spending Review announcement brought mixed news for children’s services in county areas and across the local government family. 

Councils want the children they support to enjoy happy, healthy and rewarding lives – it is one of the most important jobs that we do. But these non-negotiables are under increasing threat.

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