BUSINESS

Police investigate children's homes after suspensions

By Dan Peters | 13 April 2021

Police are investigating the closure of two Doncaster-based children’s homes suspended by Ofsted ...

PEOPLE

Former ADCS president to retire

By Martin Ford | 12 April 2021

Jenny Coles has announced her retirement as director of children’s services at Hertfordshire CC.

FINANCE

SEND funding boost of £280m announced

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2021

Councils will receive £280m to create new school places for pupils with special educational needs...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Somerset MP urges county to up SEN spend

By Mark Conrad | 08 April 2021

A Somerset MP has urged the county council to find £2.4m from existing coffers to settle a two-ye...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Seize the reins

By Simon Edwards | 30 March 2021

The County Councils Network's new business plan for recovery and renewal puts forward evidence-ba...

OFSTED

Boarding home closures prompt council response

By Mark Conrad | 30 March 2021

Councils have been called on to help accommodate children with special educational needs after tw...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Back from the brink

By Cllr Matt Golby | 23 March 2021

In 2018, Northamptonshire CC became notorious in local government. Yet the council, which is soon...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Coming up for air – what councils need to think about

By John Fowler | 17 March 2021

John Fowler looks at the range of ways in which councils can help children and young people recov...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Support when and where it's needed

By Sally Britton | 17 March 2021

An animation about a young woman on the edge of care gives staff and families an easy explanation...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Getting to the root of youth violence

By Jenny Coles | 17 March 2021

Jenny Coles urges all parts of the public sector, including Government, to work in a co-ordinated...

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Head of Housing

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We are currently seeking a new Head of Housing to lead a number of key service areas Apply for this job

North West Leicestershire District Council

Director of People

£80,287 – subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

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Director of Finance (Strategy) – deputy S151

up to £125k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

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