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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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

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Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council