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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councils 'failing' children exploited by gangs, report reveals

By William Eichler | 28 February 2019

The same mistakes that led to child sexual exploitation failings are being repeated with gangs, t...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Animal magic

27 February 2019

In these bleak times it’s heartening to see the appointment of a new director of children’s servi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Baby P fallout still having impact, committee hears

By Chris Mahony | 26 February 2019

High turnover rates – and the ongoing risk aversion generated by the Baby P case – are exacerbati...

FINANCE

Charities find children's 'cuts hotspots'

By Chris Mahony | 26 February 2019

Per capita funding for children’s services has fallen by more than 30% since 2010, with London bo...

FINANCE

Rotherham scandal continues to hit council finances

By Chris Mahony | 19 February 2019

The aftermath of Rotherham’s child exploitation scandal continues to hit council finances with an...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Worcestershire children's services improve

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2019

Ofsted has found Worcestershire CC has made progress in raising the standards of its children’s s...

CRIME

Council denies 'litany of failures' in Shamima Begum case

By William Eichler | 19 February 2019

Tower Hamlets LBC has denied claims it was responsible for a ‘litany of failures’ leading up to t...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councils caught in the middle

By Bob Neill | 13 February 2019

Bob Neill says nailing down a robust framework to strengthen scrutiny is an essential part of the...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Hammond must not take the sector for granted

By Michael Burton | 13 February 2019

Chancellor Philip Hammond must ensure local government does not face a crisis similar to those in...

FINANCE

Meeting the needs of looked after children in Oxfordshire

By Lara Patel | 12 February 2019

The use of iMPOWER’s Valuing Care needs measurement approach in Oxfordshire has led to a better a...

frederica-diamanta

Principal Ruling Group Support Officer

£51356 - £56673

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities... Apply for this job

Liverpool City Council

Strategic Director of Children’s Services

£139,812 - £153,993

To lead and manage a range of statutory services to children and families for children in need, Apply for this job

Harrow London Borough Council

Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer

£90,347 – £98,135 per annum/y flwyddyn

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Powys County Council

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Ruling Group Support Officer

£51356 - £56673

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities... Apply for this job

Liverpool City Council

Strategic Director of Children’s Services

£139,812 - £153,993

To lead and manage a range of statutory services to children and families for children in need, Apply for this job

Harrow London Borough Council

Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer

£90,347 – £98,135 per annum/y flwyddyn

We’re seeking an energetic, innovative, and inspirational leader to join our team at Powys County Council Apply for this job

Powys County Council

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