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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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frederica-diamanta

Alternative Provision Specialist Lead

£50,269 PLUS Market Supplement

Could you be the person who leads the transformation of the Alternative Education Provision Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Senior Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Professionals)

PO3 - £52,578 to £56,043

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, Adult Mental Health services? Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Senior Lawyer - Corporate and Governance - WMF2456e

£56,883 - £59,198

We are seeking an experienced legal professional to provide advice and support on a range of corporate and governance matters. Apply for this job

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