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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Using data to make better decisions for our children

By Debbie Barnes | 04 December 2023

Dominic Luscombe and Debbie Barnes look at how an approach to capturing and tracking children’s n...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

No quick fix as challenges grow

By Ann McGauran | 04 December 2023

Ann McGauran reflects on last week’s NCAS conference, where the general mood was of determination...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Under pressure

By Greg Clark | 04 December 2023

Pressures are increasing in every local authority he speaks to, but with the need to bear down on...

NATIONAL CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES CONFERENCE

NCASC: 'Watch this space' on spiralling cost of children's placements

By Ann McGauran | 30 November 2023

The sector should ‘watch this space’ for an announcement from the Government on the spiralling co...

FINANCE

Surge in costly care placements

By Martin Ford | 29 November 2023

The number of children’s care placements costing £10,000 or more per week has soared by more than...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

NCASC: Government must make 'some difficult decisions' on children's services

By Ann McGauran | 29 November 2023

The Government must make ‘some difficult decisions’ if it is ‘not able or willing’ to provide fun...

FINANCE

MPs warn services on 'knife edge'

By William Eichler | 28 November 2023

MPs have warned key services are on a ‘knife edge’ due to the poor financial health of councils i...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Partnerships will unlock potential of Oxfordshire's children

By Cllr John Howson | 28 November 2023

Children and young people are at the heart of Oxfordshire’s partnership approach – a shared visio...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Who wouldn't want to be a DCS?

By Jane Parfrement | 27 November 2023

As directors of children’s services gather at the National Children and Adult Services Conference...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Autumn Statement: not what it says on the tin

By Kate Ogden | 24 November 2023

Kate Ogden says it seems likely either taxes will have to rise further, borrowing will have to ri...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Public Health

£105,424 – £111,327

St Helens Borough Council is driving forward an ambitious programme of regeneration and transformation. Apply for this job

St. Helens Metropolitan Borough Council

Senior Education Adviser

£60,269 - £68,860 per annum

Do you have a strong, successful track record in education? Apply for this job

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£208,116 per annum (April 2026 pay award pending)

As Chief Executive, you will inherit an organisation that is stable, ambitious and outward facing. Apply for this job

Cardiff Council

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