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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Groundbreaking review praises Leeds

By Mark Conrad | 27 February 2018

Leeds City Council’s services for children in care have been praised following a ground-breaking ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Operation sanctuary: lessons to be learned

By Sam Clayden | 26 February 2018

A serious case review into sexual exploitation in Newcastle has revealed a raft of learning for p...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'A lot' of councils failing to look for widespread sexual exploitation

By Sam Clayden | 23 February 2018

Local authorities are not looking hard enough – or simply not willing – to uncover widespread sys...

MANAGEMENT

'Positive shift in morale and culture' at inadequate council

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2018

Ofsted inspectors have reported a ‘positive shift in the morale and culture’ of Worcestershire CC...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Government to appoint commissioner to failing Bucks

By Sam Clayden | 19 February 2018

The Government has announced plans to send a commissioner to Buckinghamshire CC to turn around th...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Scotland: Government underestimated childcare funds

By Hiba Mahamadi | 15 February 2018

The Scottish Government has severely underestimated the money councils will need to fund the plan...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Sector-led improvement for critical Powys

By Hiba Mahamadi | 14 February 2018

Powys CC needs ‘significant’ support from the Welsh Government and the Welsh Local Government Ass...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Recruitment and retention: Who will be left to care in the future?

By Mark Conrad | 13 February 2018

Auditors, academics, practitioners and unions are pointing to the recruitment and retention issue...

CHILD ABUSE

Council investment after inadequate rating

By Mark Conrad | 12 February 2018

Gloucestershire CC has invested in staff, casework reduction and administration amid warnings the...

FINANCE

Service provision is healthy but not sustainable, warns report

By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 February 2018

Scottish councils will find it difficult to provide services at their current level, new data pub...

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council