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FINANCE

Investing in our future

By Jenny Coles | 25 November 2020

Jenny Coles is president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services Jenny Coles expla...

SOCIAL CARE

Care staff concerns as demand set to peak

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2020

Concerns have been voiced about staffing levels in children’s services as the COVID-19 second wav...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Spinning plates to improve lives

By Ann McGauran | 11 November 2020

Ann McGauran talks to Charlotte Ramsden about the part she’s played in developing a new vision an...

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES

COVID-19 pressures 'yet to emerge'

By Martin Ford | 09 November 2020

The consequences of the pandemic for the sector may only become apparent in the years to come, th...

SOCIAL CARE

We have proved that councils are the place for social care - ADASS

By Ann McGauran | 06 November 2020

The ‘joining up’ work done by local government during the pandemic has made it clear to Governmen...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Pulling children out of poverty

By Jenny Coles | 06 October 2020

Poverty is not inevitable or ‘someone else’s problem’. President of the ADCS Jenny Coles looks at...

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 ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must find a way to invest in our future

By Jenny Coles | 19 August 2020

The ‘hidden harms’ to children over the past six months will be uncovered when schools fully open...

WHITEHALL

Government makes exam grades U-turn

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2020

The education secretary has bowed to public pressure and announced students will receive teacher-...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

ADCS president calls for welfare overhaul

By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2020

The impact of the pandemic on children’s futures must not be underestimated, the president of the...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council