FINANCE

County poised to reject £15m grant

By Dan Peters | 18 June 2021

Senior Leicestershire CC councillors are poised to turn down £15m of Housing Infrastructure Fund ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's social care a 'Jenga held together with Sellotape,' says damning review

By Laura Sharman | 17 June 2021

The children's social care system is too focused on investigating families rather than providing ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Tackling the social care talent deficit

By Philip Emms | 16 June 2021

The development of the future leaders within councils, be that in children’s services or elsewher...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Keeping children in sight

By Dan Peters | 16 June 2021

Last week allegations of ill-treatment at a children’s home in Cardiff were in the spotlight. Dan...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Government must get education right to 'level up'

By Andrew Carter | 16 June 2021

How the Government manages school catch-up policy is closely linked to the levelling up agenda, s...

WHITEHALL

Patel reveals rota replacement scheme for unaccompanied asylum seeking children

By Dan Peters | 10 June 2021

A new rota scheme will better distribute responsibility for unaccompanied asylum seeking children...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Call for 'radical system change' after children's home claims

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2021

A charity chief has called for ‘radical system change’ after whistleblowers claimed youngsters wi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Report in abuse action call

By Michael Burton | 09 June 2021

Council children’s services should take a more active approach to combating child sexual abuse (C...

LEGAL

Asylum seeker costs should be funded from the centre

By Michael Burton | 08 June 2021

The fair and humanitarian answer from the Home Office is to properly fund councils shouldering th...

HEALTH

Buckinghamshire's break for success

By Martin Tett | 08 June 2021

Martin Tett looks at how Buckinghamshire Council’s unitary status removed some barriers to succes...

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

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