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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Time to let go

By Heather Jameson | 15 June 2011

MPs have delivered a damning verdict on ministers' failure to give councils real powers in the Lo...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Is mobility going backwards?

By Chris Waterman | 14 June 2011

The Government’s plans for education could undermine hopes for tacking poverty and improving soci...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Revised guidelines for community groups defending local assets

By Jonathan Werran | 09 June 2011

New guidance will force local authorities to take seriously all viable requests for the compulsor...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Borough launches community investment fund

09 June 2011

Camden has launched a new investment fund to help voluntary and community organisations in its bo...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Clothing donation move hits charities

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 June 2011

Two leading charities have criticised councils in Hertfordshire and Northumberland for charging f...

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Public service mutuals need stronger government support, MPs advise

By Jonathan Werran | 08 June 2011

The concept of public service mutuals is not well understood in local and central government, an ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Ofsted wants new adoption checks to put children first

By Jonathan Werran | 07 June 2011

Ofsted has launched a consultation on proposed changes for the inspection of adoption and fosteri...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Organisations on 'knife edge' as surpluses decline by 60%

01 June 2011

Surpluses for third sector organisations have dropped 60% since the recession began, according to...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Sector hails £30m fund to modernise

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 June 2011

Charities have welcomed the announcement of a £30m local infrastructure fund, outlined in the new...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

On the shelf

By Claire Fox | 26 May 2011

We need to cherish our libraries for their books – not as fashionable ‘chill out zones’, says Cla...

frederica-diamanta

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job

Walsall Council

frederica-diamanta

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job

Walsall Council