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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Caring for care leavers: The Covenant Employers' Charter

By Julie Towers | 17 November 2021

A helping hand in the form of a well-meaning mentor, some CV advice, interview preparation… every...

PEOPLE

Councils in talks over future of shared directorship

By Paul Marinko | 16 November 2021

North and West Northamptonshire councils are in talks over whether they will continue to share a ...

ENVIRONMENT

Let's harness the energy of our youth to shape climate emergency declarations

By Fay Holland | 14 November 2021

Fay Holland of Groundwork says young people want to be involved in decisions about tackling the c...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Putting youth at the heart of regeneration

By Cllr Tim Cheetham | 02 November 2021

Barnsley’s partnership with OnSide to invest in a state-of-the-art youth centre is an embodiment ...

HEALTH

Breaking down the walls

By Chloe Darlington | 02 November 2021

Children need their communities, but communities need their youngsters too. And, as Chloë Darling...

FINANCE

Making the most of the Spending Review investment 

By Steph Waddell | 28 October 2021

Steph Waddell says more investment in the Supporting Families Programme makes good sense – and sh...

FINANCE

Budget 2021: More money for youth services and 'family hubs'

27 October 2021

A £560m cash injection for youth services and an investment of £500m in supporting families and e...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Let's take a deep breath and try something different

By Léonie Cowen. | 26 October 2021

Tackling the worsening children's placement capacity crisis requires councils and the private and...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Study raises concern over availability and price of children's care

By Laura Sharman | 22 October 2021

Local authorities are being forced to put children in unsuitable accommodation due to a shortage ...

WHITEHALL

Watchdog calls for mandatory transfer scheme

By Martin Ford | 20 October 2021

Ofsted has joined calls for councils to be required to take in unaccompanied asylum-seeking child...

frederica-diamanta

Policy, Improvement and Risk Manager

£58,165 - £62,094

Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference? Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Educational Psychologist

£45,586-£61,664

Join Our Values-Driven Psychology Service in Sandwell as an Educational and Child Psychologist Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Policy, Improvement and Risk Manager

£58,165 - £62,094

Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference? Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Educational Psychologist

£45,586-£61,664

Join Our Values-Driven Psychology Service in Sandwell as an Educational and Child Psychologist Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council