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FINANCE
Criticised council makes SEND investment
By Dan Peters | 02 September 2020
Bristol City Council has pledged to spend £29m on capital works to boost services for children wi...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Deficit puts councils on cliff edge
By Dan Peters | 23 July 2020
Many councils could be pushed over the ‘financial cliff edge’ if the £500m of high-needs deficit ...
WHITEHALL
MPs tell department to 'get a grip' on SEND
By Dan Peters | 05 May 2020
The Department for Education (DfE) does not have a grip on mounting pressure in the special educa...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Care home deaths 'an appalling loss of life'
By Heather Jameson | 05 May 2020
The latest statistics show there were 6,391 deaths in care homes between 10 April and 1 May.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Seven councils freed from Care Act duties
By Dan Peters | 01 May 2020
Seven English councils have taken advantage of temporary changes that allow them to reduce their ...
OFSTED
'No quick fixes' after watchdog criticism
By Dan Peters | 21 April 2020
Bristol City Council admitted there were ‘no quick fixes’ as it published a written statement of ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Jenrick urges councils not to delay on coronavirus spending
By Dan Peters | 17 March 2020
Local government secretary Robert Jenrick this week urged council leaders not to put off decision...
OFSTED
Inspectors loosen their policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
By Ann McGauran | 16 March 2020
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission have put mandatory routine inspections on hold in response...
HEALTH
Unblocking the blocks
21 January 2020
Reading has seen a 15% decrease in delayed discharges of care compared to last year. Seona Dougla...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Government departments: 'adopt a national health and wellbeing board approach'
By Ann McGauran | 19 November 2019
Poverty and inequality should be understood and tackled as a public health issue, says a new pape...
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Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer)
£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation
Shape the financial future of England’s largest council. Lead with purpose. Deliver with impact Apply for this job
Director of Place
£95,202-£104,722 per annum
West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Director of Place Apply for this job
Registered Manager - Children's Home - WMF2725e
£51,356 - £52,413
This post is a crucial leadership role within the exciting new Westmorland and Furness children’s home service area. Apply for this job
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