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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Joint research for kids' services costs

By Dan Peters | 13 September 2017

Local government will work with Whitehall to commission research to understand the drivers of inc...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

What went wrong in Rotherham

By Sam Clayden | 12 September 2017

Sam Clayden analyses the findings of six independent investigations delving into alleged failures...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Rotherham MBC 'did not investigate' alleged removal of CSE files

By Sam Clayden | 06 September 2017

Rotherham MBC failed to investigate claims of stolen files and deleted computer records relating ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Rotherham officers 'missed opportunities' to uncover CSE

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2017

Senior officers at Rotherham MBC between 1997 and 2013 missed opportunities to uncover the scale ...

FINANCE

New care legislation blamed for overspend

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2017

Dundee City Council is predicting a £4.2m overspend against its adjusted 2017/18 revenue budget, ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Fresh calls made for overhaul of children's services

By Sam Clayden | 06 September 2017

An expert has called for a comprehensive shakeup of children’s services amid fears councils will ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Storm over council foster placements

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 September 2017

Children's services directors have criticised the national media after a London council was caugh...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Croydon scolded for children's services performance

By Laura Sharman | 04 September 2017

Croydon LBC has failed to improve children’s services quickly enough, according to a damning repo...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: London boroughs face £94m funding gap for SEN pupils

By Sam Clayden | 01 September 2017

London boroughs are facing a ‘growing crisis’ as funding shortfalls meet increases in the numbers...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Working together to bring CSE justice in Newcastle

By Heather Jameson | 31 August 2017

In the wake of the shocking sexual exploitation cases in Newcastle, Heather Jameson talks to Pat ...

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