CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Doing the right thing for children

By Ann McGauran | 27 April 2022

With the direction of the Government’s policies for schools and SEND becoming clearer, the new pr...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Playing the long game

By Ann McGauran | 27 April 2022

Rachael Wardell speaks to Ann McGauran about the capacity issues facing social workers, the need ...

EDUCATION

Slough SEND services 'not fit for purpose' due to resources

By Martin Ford | 25 April 2022

Services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) at Slough Council ha...

HEALTH

No child should be at the mercy of a postcode lottery

By Steve Crocker | 25 April 2022

We need a national conversation about the way our mental health system fails too many children an...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Putting purpose before profit for our children

By Dominic Campbell | 20 April 2022

Dominic Campbell says it’s time to build ventures that can put purpose ahead of profiteering – an...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's services: leaving crisis management behind

By Martin Ford | 20 April 2022

With the National Audit Office’s investigation into the state of children’s services due later th...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Council chief turnover quadruples post-pandemic

By Mark Whitehead | 20 April 2022

The number of council chief executives leaving their jobs has shot up in the last year, new figur...

WHITEHALL

Councils should be funded to co-design child mental health hubs - report

By Dan Peters | 19 April 2022

Councils across the country should be funded to co-design open-access hubs to support young peopl...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

It is imperative to get the SEND reforms right

By Simon Edwards | 12 April 2022

Proposals to address the future demand pressures in education, health and care plans through a se...

LEGAL

Kinship carers need access to legal aid provision

By Sarah Whitworth | 11 April 2022

It’s time to provide publicly-funded legal aid for relatives in situations where kinship carers a...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council