CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Don't cut foster care

By Kevin Williams | 17 May 2016

With adoption taking centre stage at the Queen's Speech, Kevin Williams explains why investment i...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Authorities must fund social care training

By Sam Clayden | 11 May 2016

Local authorities must fund the development of social care professionals, according to the Govern...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

A local response to child sexual exploitation

By Adele Gladman | 10 May 2016

Reflecting on the historic child abuse in Rotherham, Adele Gladman explains how local government ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Whitehall backtracks on forced academisation

By Sam Clayden | 06 May 2016

Nicky Morgan has U-turned on plans to force all schools in the country to convert to academies af...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Cameron backs down on child refugee proposals

By Sam Clayden | 04 May 2016

Prime minister David Cameron has climbed down on plans to block an amendment to resettle unaccomp...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

A lifeline for vulnerable children

By Javed Khan | 03 May 2016

With successful schemes helping care leavers spread their wings, Javed Khan says local authoritie...

FINANCE

Under-funding claims after MPs' mental health criticism

By William Eichler | 28 April 2016

A significant number of councils and health services are failing to identify mental health issues...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Councils 'should get say over child refugees'

By Sam Clayden | 27 April 2016

Local authorities could get a say over the number of unaccompanied asylum seeking children taken ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Government must 'invest in SIBs' to drive better outcomes

By Sam Clayden | 26 April 2016

The Government should invest more in social impact bonds (SIBs) to drive better outcomes and achi...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Securing a safe haven

By Cllr Roy Perry | 26 April 2016

Cllr Roy Perry says secure children’s homes across the country face significant demand, yet a sec...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Finance Delivery (SHDC)

£67k

Are you a qualified finance professional who thrives in environments where your people skills are as valued as your financial acumen? Apply for this job

Public Sector Partnership Services Limited (PSPSL)

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

Project Manager (Major Projects)

£44,711 - £47,754

Premium jobAre you an experienced project professional or engineer with looking to take the next step in your career? Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council