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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ofsted: Lack of secure units denying vulnerable children help

By Sam Clayden | 13 December 2017

The lack of secure children’s units is denying care to the most vulnerable young people and could...

FINANCE

A leap into the unknown

By Sam Clayden | 13 December 2017

Sam Clayden guides us through the biggest events of a tumultuous year.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We need a new vision for youth services

By Michael Bracey | 13 December 2017

With the launch of the LGA’s new youth services plan, Michael Bracey feels that leaning towards a...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Rebuilding for Bromley's youth

By Peter Fortune | 13 December 2017

Bromley LBC’s Cllr Peter Fortune takes us through the process of tackling an inadequate judgement...

FINANCE

Government must heed children warnings in finance settlement

By Alison Michalska | 12 December 2017

Alison Michalska claims children’s services are becoming a blue light service as she warns the co...

FINANCE

Child protection inquiry figures double in a decade

By Sam Clayden | 12 December 2017

Councils are undertaking more than double the number of child protection investigations than they...

CHILD ABUSE

Rochdale: Leader resigns amid ongoing child abuse inquiry

By Hiba Mahamadi | 11 December 2017

The leader of Rochdale MBC has resigned due to pressure from the local Labour party amid an ongoi...

CHILD ABUSE

Council to launch £100m scheme for sexual abuse survivors

By Hiba Mahamadi | 08 December 2017

Lambeth LBC is set to launch a £100m redress scheme for survivors of historic sexual, physical an...

HOUSING

2017 had highest number of homeless children in 10 years

By William Eichler | 06 December 2017

The highest numbers of homeless children in a decade were recorded this year, according to charit...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Beecham launches scathing attack on Budget

By Mark Conrad | 05 December 2017

Former chair of the Local Government Association, Lord Beecham, has launched a scathing attack on...

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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