Education

By Michael Burton | 10 October 2019

Almost half of council chief officers are still unsure whether superfast 5G broadband will arrive...

Growing a city the holistic way

By Ann McGauran | 09 October 2019

Chief executive of Belfast City Council Suzanne Wylie talks to Ann McGauran about the ambitious 2...

FINANCE

Prepare for the 5G revolution

By Michael Burton | 09 October 2019

Local authorities are aware 5G is imminent and could have a dramatic effect on their frontline se...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

High Court rejects call for judicial review on SEND spending

By Paul Marinko | 08 October 2019

The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge from families seeking a judicial review to the Gov...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Nine in 10 complaints about SEND provision upheld by Ombudsman

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2019

The Ombudsman is receiving more complaints about education, health and care plans (EHCP) than eve...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Changing Tynes

By Heather Jameson | 01 October 2019

Heather Jameson talks to Jamie Driscoll, North of Tyne Mayor, about the main challenges facing th...

LONDON COUNCILS

London Boroughs adept at SEND, but with some disparity

By Mark Conrad | 24 September 2019

London’s councils are generally adept at managing pupils with special educational needs (SEND), b...

LONDON COUNCILS

London in skills devolution call

By Martin Ford | 16 September 2019

The capital has called on the Government to further devolve powers over skills funding.

EDUCATION

The true value of showing your support

By Cllr Izzi Seccombe | 11 September 2019

Cllr Izzi Seccombe outlines the benefits of a new recruitment and development scheme to help thos...

EDUCATION

A flexible plan for every sick child

By Jane le Sage | 11 September 2019

North Yorkshire CC is proposing to adopt a virtual school approach and more options for learning ...

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