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DIGITAL

Looking at EHC plans in a post-COVID world

By Natalie Kenneison | 13 April 2021

Natalie Kenneison argues that to understand the impact of COVID and whether enough money is avail...

LEGAL

Westminster to face Holyrood in court

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2021

The UK Government claims two proposed Scottish laws designed to protect councils and children und...

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...

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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

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