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FINANCE

Provision must be local

By Adam Fineberg | 18 August 2015

Adam Fineberg argues the case for local authorities being the chief source of local public expend...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Don't learn the wrong lessons

By Claire Fox | 18 August 2015

Claire Fox examines the collapse of Kids Company and its impact on councils.

FINANCE

Whitehall to examine cost of children's care

By Dan Peters | 18 August 2015

The Government will commission work to find out more about children’s services demand and expendi...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

£25m bill for kids left without care

By Mark Whitehead | 18 August 2015

Councils could face a £25m bill for looking after children left without care following the collap...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Who's there for the kids?

By Mark Whitehead | 18 August 2015

The closure of two important children’s charities raises questions about the voluntary sector and...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Ofsted: Quality of care in children's homes falls

By Mark Whitehead | 13 August 2015

The quality of care in children’s homes has fallen and will be the focus for renewed monitoring, ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Fears raised over inspection plans

By MJ reporter | 12 August 2015

Plans for new joint targeted area inspections (JTAI) for children’s services would ‘represent a s...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Residents unlikely to prioritise public health

By Ben Page | 12 August 2015

How would you like to shave £200m from your public health budgets before next April? Ben Page loo...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Ratings winner

By Lisa Pascoe | 12 August 2015

The findings of a report on how local authorites are assessing children’s care needs are hearteni...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Good governance warning after charities collapse

By Mark Whitehead | 07 August 2015

Voluntary sector leaders have warned of the need for good governance following the collapse of a ...

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Chief Executive

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council