CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

LGA ponders child sexual exploitation response

By Dan Peters | 31 October 2014

The Local Government Association (LGA) could develop a peer challenge programme to specifically d...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Wilshaw renews Birmingham City Council attack as he defends Ofsted

By Dan Peters | 30 October 2014

Ofsted chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw has renewed his attack on Birmingham City Council over...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

LGA: Social workers should be respected like doctors

By Dan Peters | 29 October 2014

The Government needs to invest in social work career development so the profession achieves the s...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Alastair Gibbons appointed Birmingham DCS

By Jonathan Werran | 29 October 2014

Birmingham City Council has appointed Alastair Gibbons as the new executive director of the autho...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Of human bondage

28 October 2014

Sheila Wheeler examines the issue of human trafficking and the way UK local authorities are stepp...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Giving youth a chance

By Alan Wood | 27 October 2014

Alan Wood says this week’s National Children and Adult Services Conference is a chance to celebra...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Manchester DCS quits after damning Ofsted report

By Heather Jameson | 23 October 2014

Manchester City Council’s director of children’s services has quit his post, following a damning ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

MP demands return of director's pay-off

21 October 2014

Rotherham MBC’s shamed children’s services’ director, Joyce Thacker, should have her pay-off claw...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

More departures put directors under fire

By MJ reporter | 21 October 2014

Fresh concerns have been raised over the ability of children’s services directors to turn around ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

A Network of friends

By Freya Burley | 20 October 2014

Freya Burley explains how a social pedagogic approach to fostering is proving successful in a new...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service