CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Government could close academy loophole

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 April 2016

Legal experts have warned the Government could resist attempts by councils to create their own ac...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Authorities 'must take blame' for missing looked-after kids

By Thomas Bridge | 01 April 2016

Councils must be ‘held to account’ for widespread failures in support for missing looked-after ch...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

'Responsibility without power' after academisation

By Sam Clayden | 29 March 2016

Local authorities will be accountable for ensuring there are enough school places after academisa...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

A spoonful of sugar?

By Cllr Izzi Seccombe | 24 March 2016

After Osborne's announcement of a controversial sugar tax, Cllr Izzi Seccombe explains what counc...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Inspectors demand councils are 'held to account' for missing children 'failures'

By Thomas Bridge | 23 March 2016

Councils must be ‘held to account’ for widespread failures in support for missing looked after ch...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Roberts to take over from Straw

22 March 2016

Phil Roberts will succeed Jack Straw as chief executive of Swansea City & CC in May.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Diversity of sexual exploitation victims 'must be recognised'

By Laura Sharman | 18 March 2016

Children are at risk of being sexually exploited are slipping through the net due to the stereoty...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Budget 2016: Academy plan will 'not improve standards'

By Sam Clayden | 16 March 2016

Fixating on giving schools independence will not generate improvement in education standards, cou...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Getting a head start

By Cllr Roy Perry | 15 March 2016

The Life Changes Strategy offers an opportunity for councils to integrate quality services around...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Historic child sexual abuse investigation launched

By Laura Sharman | 09 March 2016

Police have launched an investigation into allegations about historic sexual abuse against childr...

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Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

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We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

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

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Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service