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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Don't learn the wrong lessons

By Claire Fox | 18 August 2015

Claire Fox examines the collapse of Kids Company and its impact on councils.

WHITEHALL

Cameron: Every school should become an academy

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 August 2015

Prime minister David Cameron has said he wants every school in the country to be able to leave lo...

FINANCE

We can help government drive efficiencies

By Paul Carter | 12 August 2015

As budgets reduce and pressures build, we must re-calibrate funding to meet demand as efficiently...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

A voice for social change in Whitehall

By Dan Peters | 05 August 2015

Local government creates cultures open to learning, collaboration and response, says Lyn Romeo, E...

FINANCE

The numbers game

By Huw Morris | 05 August 2015

The recent spending review will put local government finance even further under the cosh while th...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Wiltshire launch sex abuse claim into Heath

By Mark Conrad | 03 August 2015

Wiltshire Police’s handling of a historical investigation into alleged child sexual abuse by ex-p...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Cash for Rotherham CSE plan

By Mark Conrad | 03 August 2015

Rotherham MBC, Whitehall and Barnardos have joined forces to deliver a £3.1m plan to improve loca...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

LGA calls for child asylum costs to be paid

By Heather Jameson | 31 July 2015

The Local Government Association has called on the Government to pay the costs of unaccompanied c...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Everyone should have the right to be heard

By Mark Whitehead | 27 July 2015

As calls come for a radical re-think of the government’s current complaints system, Mark Whitehea...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The time to get serious is now

By Alison O’Sullivan | 27 July 2015

There is a looming crisis in children’s services resulting from spending cuts, warns Alison O’Sul...

frederica-diamanta

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job

Walsall Council

frederica-diamanta

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job

Walsall Council