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OFSTED

Devon CC's children's services criticised for 'serious failures'

By William Eichler | 19 March 2020

Ofsted has found ‘serious failures’ in services for young people in Devon.

SOCIAL CARE

Yorkshire council criticises Ofsted rating based on 'short inspection visit'

By William Eichler | 16 March 2020

A local authority in Yorkshire has said it is ‘disappointed’ by an Ofsted rating of its children’...

MANAGEMENT

Council taking too long to tackle 'critical weaknesses'

By Dan Peters | 12 March 2020

Gloucestershire CC is taking ‘too long to address critical weaknesses’ identified by inspectors t...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Critical decisions loom in the children's care homes sector

By Monica Macheng | 11 March 2020

Monica Macheng examines the key challenges facing local authorities looking for suitable places f...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Aspire towards achievement

By Rachel Dickinson | 11 March 2020

Rachel Dickinson argues the review of children’s care in England must challenge the stereotype th...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Keeping children and families safe

By Lou Williams | 11 March 2020

Lou Williams outlines why she believes the introduction of the Family Safeguarding model in Cambr...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Children's boss leaves after damning Ofsted

By Naomi Larsson | 03 March 2020

Middlesbrough Council's children’s services boss has stepped down following a damning report expo...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

What does a public health approach to childhood trauma look like?

By Donna Molloy | 26 February 2020

Local government and agencies cannot tackle the deep-rooted problems arising from adverse childho...

OFSTED

Council 'apologises unreservedly' for children's service failings

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2020

Luton BC has been rated inadequate by Ofsted following an inspection of its children’s social car...

FINANCE

£3bn overspend on children's social care in five years - LGA

By Dan Peters | 21 February 2020

Demand and funding pressures have forced councils to overspend on children’s social care budgets ...

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Ruling Group Support Officer

£51356 - £56673

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities... Apply for this job

Liverpool City Council

Strategic Director of Children’s Services

£139,812 - £153,993

To lead and manage a range of statutory services to children and families for children in need, Apply for this job

Harrow London Borough Council

Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer

£90,347 – £98,135 per annum/y flwyddyn

We’re seeking an energetic, innovative, and inspirational leader to join our team at Powys County Council Apply for this job

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