FUTURE FORUM

The frenzy of policy must not lead to fragmented reforms

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2022

The MJ's first in-person Future Forum North since the pandemic focused attention on the endless l...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Government vows to end 'postcode lottery' on SEND

By Chris Mahony | 29 March 2022

Schools, councils and health providers will need to work together to support children with specia...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Concern' over aslyum transfer scheme

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2022

Kent CC has said it is taking too long for asylum-seeking children to be transferred to other aut...

EDUCATION

Councils to be allowed to set up multi-academy trusts

By William Eichler | 28 March 2022

Local authority leaders have welcomed the Government’s plan to allow councils to set up and run t...

FINANCE

Counties warn of school transport crisis

By Martin Ford | 25 March 2022

Hikes in fuel costs are meaning local authorities are having pay providers significantly more, ac...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Learning lessons from the Lambeth experience

By Heather Jameson | 22 March 2022

As Lambeth LBC chief executive Andrew Travers steps down from his role, he tells Heather Jameson ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The art of the possible

By Nicola Beach | 22 March 2022

A major new report from the ACCE, the CCN and Newton on the future of children's social care show...

SOLACE

Helping highly vulnerable families to recover, rebuild their lives here, and thrive

By Graeme McDonald | 22 March 2022

Implementing and delivering the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme will require more than just...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Alarmingly high' numbers of exploited looked-after-children going missing from care

By Laura Sharman | 21 March 2022

Nearly half of looked-after-children that have experienced criminal or sexual exploitation went m...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ploughing cash into children's services 'unsustainable,' consultancy claims

16 March 2022

There is no link between needs, results and how much money is spent on children’s services, consu...

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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