Title
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...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Preventing young offenders signing up for a life sentence
By Steve Ainsworth | 13 April 2021
Steve Ainsworth explores alternative ways to engage young people and help them turn their back on...
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...
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