CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's needs not prioritised, service leaders warn

By Ellie Ames | 21 February 2024

Children’s services directors have raised concerns that Government policy does not prioritise chi...

SOCIAL CARE

Ofsted rates Havering's children's services inadequate

By Dan Peters | 16 February 2024

Havering LBC’s children’s services have been rated inadequate by Government regulator Ofsted afte...

HEALTH

Call for greater children's services involvement in policy

By Mark Conrad | 13 February 2024

Children’s services should be more involved in the policy that has led to police no longer attend...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Warwickshire probe over councillor SEND comments

By William Eichler | 07 February 2024

Warwickshire CC has launched an investigation after a video showed councillors making disparaging...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

SEND soars ahead in Herts

By Hero Slinn | 05 February 2024

Hertfordshire CC’s system-wide approach has made SEND everyone’s business, writes Hero Slinn.

DEVOLUTION

Plan to fight poverty

By Adrian Dougherty | 05 February 2024

Adrian Dougherty sets out lessons from a joined-up approach to addressing child poverty at North ...

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES

This is not a slow burning threat

By John Pearce | 05 February 2024

We urgently need the Government to develop a national strategy to tackle the root causes of pover...

LONDON COUNCILS

London Councils call for greater powers over pupil numbers

By Mark Conrad | 30 January 2024

London’s boroughs want powers to direct academy schools to slash pupil numbers, after research in...

FINANCE

Finance settlement set for £500m boost

By Martin Ford | 24 January 2024

The Local Government Finance Settlement is to expected to be boosted by £500m, following pressure...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Growing pressure of mental health on children's social care services

By Andrew Vaux | 18 January 2024

A new study has revealed the increasing demands and complexity around mental health being placed ...

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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

Somerset Council

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