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WHITEHALL

Lack of 'clarity' hampering child protection

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2021

Improvements in multi-agency leadership locally and cross-government strategy nationally are requ...

LEGAL

New chief to handle response to damning judgement

By Martin Ford | 27 April 2021

Herefordshire Council’s incoming chief executive will personally lead improvement after a judge s...

FINANCE

Islington proposes £16m scheme for abuse survivors

By Martin Ford | 26 April 2021

Consultation has opened on the scheme, under which the council would make a ‘support payment’ of ...

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES

Children and families need £12.5bn over three years, says new ADCS president

By Ann McGauran | 22 April 2021

The growing number of children and families who need support 'to thrive, not just survive in the ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Helping parents who are struggling alone with abuse from their children

By Michelle John | 21 April 2021

Michelle John explains how PEGS is working with local authorities to equip them to support victim...

BUSINESS

Grenfell director dismissed while on sick leave, tribunal hears

By Dan Peters | 20 April 2021

A council director who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after working on the G...

EDUCATION

A sense of hope for the future

20 April 2021

The new president of the ADCS Charlotte Ramsden talks to Ann McGauran about her aim of making thi...

SOCIAL CARE

A creative vision for Newham

By Tim Aldridge | 20 April 2021

There is now greater optimism that Newham LBC is reaching a tipping point in its improvement jour...

LEGAL

Judge accuses council of 'longstanding failures'

By Michael Burton | 20 April 2021

A council accused by a judge of ‘longstanding failures’ in its children’s services has admitted i...

WHITEHALL

Gangs 'one step ahead' of authorities

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2021

Criminal gangs that exploit children are ‘one step ahead of authorities,’ mandarins have told pee...

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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County 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