ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES

Having children's services leads at ICS partnership talks is 'critical'

By Ann McGauran | 09 July 2021

It is ‘absolutely critically important’ that children’s services are at the table in discussions ...

FINANCE

Children's services funding row

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2021

An investigation into children’s social care has been urged to look at funding by the Association...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's minister praises 'moral leadership' of Norfolk CC on asylum seeking children

By Ann McGauran | 08 July 2021

Children’s minister Vicky Ford has praised the ‘moral leadership’ of Norfolk CC in taking on sign...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Care review must be part of a long-term plan for children - ADCS

By Ann McGauran | 08 July 2021

The independent review of children's social care ‘must go further and be part of a coherent and s...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Slough's services put children first

By Ann McGauran | 07 July 2021

In April, Slough’s independent children’s services trust became wholly owned by the council. Josi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ofsted - Newham's quality of social work practice is improving

By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2021

The quality of social work practice in Newham is improving, but the pace of change has been affec...

BUSINESS

Councillors to bring supported housing closer to home

By Dan Peters | 28 June 2021

Senior Haringey LBC councillors have moved to develop supported housing for young people with com...

WHITEHALL

Children's services trapped in 'loop'

By Martin Ford | 24 June 2021

Peers heard there has been a shift from spending on early help schemes to statutory ‘crisis inter...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must stop the Treasury tail wagging the Government dog

By Graeme McDonald | 23 June 2021

Graeme McDonald senses 'much of Whitehall has a greater understanding of our challenges than for ...

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES

A step in the right direction

By Ann McGauran | 22 June 2021

In the wake of Kent CC’s move to encourage a fairer share of unaccompanied asylum-seeking childre...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Inclusion

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council