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FINANCE

Kent leader warns of migrant crossing 'crisis'

By Martin Ford | 26 May 2020

The council's leader has asked the home secretary to make it mandatory for authorities to provide...

LEGAL

Judge highlights Haringey safeguarding failures

By Martin Ford | 22 May 2020

A London borough has defended its social care service following scathing criticism from a High Co...

TROUBLED FAMILIES

Call to release 'trapped' troubled families funding

By Martin Ford | 21 May 2020

Bureaucracy threatens to hold up cash needed to support vulnerable children, the County Councils ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Charity threatens legal action on changes to safeguarding laws

By Ann McGauran | 20 May 2020

A charity has threatened legal action against the Department for Education (DfE) if it does not w...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

There is no return to yesterday

By Tony Hunter | 20 May 2020

Social services have adapted rapidly to the disruption of COVID-19, says Tony Hunter. As we emer...

EDUCATION

Ministers under pressure over school opening

By Heather Jameson | 20 May 2020

Ministers are under increasing pressure to rethink its plans to open schools on 1 June after more...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Survey highlights child abuse could go unreported during lockdown

By Laura Sharman | 18 May 2020

Child abuse could go unreported during lockdown as a quarter of adults do not know where to go fo...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councils call for power to close schools at higher risk of COVID-19

By Dan Peters | 15 May 2020

Council leaders have called for the power to close schools or nurseries that have new clusters of...

MANAGEMENT

'Missed opportunities' to safeguard neglected children

By Dan Peters | 13 May 2020

Four youngsters were left to live in ‘filthy and squalid’ conditions despite ‘numerous referrals’...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Early intervention: adapting to a world in lockdown

By Jack Martin | 13 May 2020

The Early Intervention Foundation has carried out an intense effort to gather as much information...

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Strategic Director of Finance Operations

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Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

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

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

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

Nottingham City Council

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