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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Council takes back control of children's services

By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017

Rotherham MBC has won back democratic control of all functions apart from children’s social care,...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Sector-led approach shows results for kids' services

By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017

A new approach to sector-led improvement for children’s services could be announced next month, T...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Directors call for more cash to tackle roots of domestic abuse

By Hiba Mahamadi | 19 September 2017

The president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services has called on the Government...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Council apologises to child abuse victims

By Mark Conrad | 19 September 2017

Rochdale MBC has apologised to victims of child abuse ahead of what is likely to be a critical in...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Out-of-borough children home placements rocket

By William Eichler | 18 September 2017

Department for Education figures have shown a 78% increase in youngsters placed in children’s hom...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Leeds drafted in to help Kirklees' children's services

By Hiba Mahamadi | 15 September 2017

Kirklees MBC is being helped by Leeds City Council to improve its ‘inadequate’ children’s social ...

FINANCE

Austerity driving up thresholds for children's services

By Sam Clayden | 13 September 2017

Thresholds for vulnerable children seeking care are creeping up, flying in the face of efforts to...

EDUCATION

Back to school: Give councils the powers they need

By Michael Bracey | 13 September 2017

Place-based school planning and decision-making powers are currently not strong enough, argues Mi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A new hope for children's services?

By Dan Peters | 13 September 2017

At a crucial and at times troubling period for children’s services, and with new Ofsted leadershi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Rotherham wins back more control

By Dan Peters | 13 September 2017

Rotherham MBC has won back democratic control of all functions apart from children’s social care,...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council