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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Using virtual reality technology to understand the needs of children
By Alison Alexander | 22 June 2020
Alison Alexander says VR is being used in the recruitment and training of prospective foster care...
DIGITAL
The right time for some strategic thinking
By Sonia Tanda | 17 June 2020
The pandemic has presented an opportunity for the sector to re-think its recruitment strategies, ...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Government increases funding for child asylum seekers
By Martin Ford | 09 June 2020
The boost to rates to support care leavers has long been lobbied for by local government.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Charity applies for judicial review of changes to children's social care law
By Ann McGauran | 09 June 2020
A children’s rights charity has applied to the High Court for a judicial review of changes made t...
SOCIAL CARE
Councils must challenge Government fearlessly for pandemic cash
By John Tizard | 05 June 2020
Local government needs to reach out to others to support a campaign for Government to meet its du...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Heaphy gets children's trust chief role
By Dan Peters | 04 June 2020
Birmingham City Council’s former interim chief executive has been appointed to head up Northampto...
OFSTED
Ofsted 'mindful' of councils' coronavirus pressures
By Martin Ford | 03 June 2020
The watchdog has promised to be ‘extremely mindful’ of pressures faced by local authorities as it...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Mockingbird: Supporting foster families
By Angharad Dalton | 02 June 2020
A Flintshire CC support system for foster families was awarded innovation funding last week. Ang...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Time for some creative thinking on safeguarding
By Anne Longfield | 02 June 2020
With many key partners having closed their doors, local authorities need to think differently abo...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Children should not carry the cost of this crisis
By Jenny Coles | 02 June 2020
Emergency funding for the pandemic is welcome, but it is not enough to cover costs. Children shou...
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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