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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Local agencies 'woefully ill-equipped' to stop child abuse
By Chris Mahony | 04 February 2020
Children are being left at risk because local agencies – including social care – are often ‘woefu...
FINANCE
Davey: SEND crisis could blow up in councils
By Dan Peters | 30 January 2020
The acting Lib Dem leader has warned that the crisis in special educational needs and disability ...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Nottingham chief to lead children's services trust
By Martin Ford | 30 January 2020
Children First Northamptonshire has appointed Ian Curryer as chair.
WHITEHALL
Serious case review urges focus on home education
By Chris Mahony | 28 January 2020
A serious case review has urged Government advisers to assess home education policies after a boy...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Councils sent back to drawing board on SEND
By Dan Peters | 28 January 2020
Councils have been sent back to the drawing board after a quango ripped apart their plans to reco...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Examining the boarding school effect
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2020
Councils appear to be reluctant to explore the option of placing the children they support at boa...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Keeping youngsters away from the edge
By Anne Stoker | 28 January 2020
The Edge of Care programme is breaking the cycle of children and young people becoming looked-aft...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Securing our future, today
By Rachel Dickinson | 28 January 2020
Rachel Dickinson warns of the dangers of not making significant long-term investment in children’...
FINANCE
Northamptonshire commissioners warn of financial risks
By Martin Ford | 28 January 2020
The funding of children’s services poses a ‘significant risk’ to Northamptonshire CC and the viab...
MANAGEMENT
Ofsted highlights 'serious and widespread failures' at council
By Chris Mahony | 27 January 2020
Children in Middlesbrough are being left at risk for too long because of failures in practice and...
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Service Director - Education and Skills
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
£98, 135 - £113,630
Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
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