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WHITEHALL
Government issues legal threats to councils and schools
By Martin Ford | 15 December 2020
Councils this week clashed with the Government over whether to shut schools amid a surge in COVID...
TROUBLED FAMILIES
'We're still not doing what works in many areas'
By Ann McGauran | 15 December 2020
Are the Government’s latest early years’ initiatives enough to improve the life chances for vulne...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Starting a journey of improvement
By Ann McGauran | 15 December 2020
Jenny Turnross talks to Ann McGauran about Birmingham Children’s Trust’s progress with improving ...
OFSTED
West Sussex to keep control of children's services for at least a year
By Laura Sharman | 11 December 2020
West Sussex CC will keep control of its children’s services for at least another year following i...
OMBUDSMAN
New guidance to help councils scrutinise services for children in care
By Laura Sharman | 10 December 2020
Councils have been urged to review their services for looked after children after a report highli...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Opportunities missed prior to murder of child
By Martin Ford | 07 December 2020
Authorities missed opportunities to intervene before a teenager was murdered, an investigation ha...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
ADCS issues warning of family crisis to come
By Heather Jameson | 04 December 2020
The Government need to provide a long-term financial settlement for to tackle rising demand for c...
PLANNING
Jenrick outlines fast track planning service for public buildings
By Laura Sharman | 04 December 2020
Councils will have a legal duty to make decisions on new schools and hospitals within 10 weeks un...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Secure children's home places 'inadequate'
By Martin Ford | 02 December 2020
Young people are being ‘failed’ by a lack of places in secure children’s homes, research publishe...
SOCIAL CARE
Ofsted warns of unseen child abuse
By Martin Ford | 26 November 2020
Opportunities to protect children at risk of harm are being missed due to the pandemic, Ofsted ha...
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Director of Law, Governance, Policy and HR - Monitoring Officer
£107,232 to £112,065
This is a pivotal role, providing leadership across legal, HR, electoral and policy services at a defining moment for local government. Apply for this job
Corporate Director Children's Services
£Competitive
Children's Services plays a critical role in shaping the future of Buckinghamshire. Apply for this job
Director of Public Health
£116,667 - £139,386
Redbridge is an ambitious east London borough, one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse in the capital. Apply for this job
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