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FINANCE

LGA demands academy auditing powers

By Sam Clayden | 25 August 2016

Councils want to claw back control of school auditing responsibilities as leaders challenge White...

EDUCATION

The scarf's the limit

10 August 2016

Education does not stop at the school gate, but one council might be taking this missive a little...

EDUCATION

'Hugely-talented' council director dies in cycling accident

By Dan Peters | 04 August 2016

A ‘hugely-talented’ council director has died after missing a turn in fog while on a cycling holi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Call to review home school rules

By Dan Peters | 02 August 2016

Luton Council will call for a review of home education regulations in a letter to the Government ...

FINANCE

Invest to save on sector-led improvement

By Heather Jameson | 27 July 2016

The Institute for Government’s report this week on public service failures raises some interestin...

WHITEHALL

Concerns raised after school funding delay confirmed

By Thomas Bridge | 27 July 2016

A long-trailed overhaul of school funding has been delayed until 2018, prompting ‘disappointment’...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

All change please

By Thomas Bridge | 20 July 2016

HS2 is not the only change hitting Birmingham in the coming years. Mark Rogers and Cllr John Clan...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Morgan's education review 'business as usual'

By Sam Clayden | 13 July 2016

A new government consultation into the role of councils in education and child safeguarding has b...

WHITEHALL

Poor standards 'nail in coffin' for education policy

By Sam Clayden | 13 July 2016

Two reports revealing poor standards in many of the largest multi-academy trusts (MATs) should be...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Children's services face further monitoring after damning Wilshaw letter

By Sam Clayden | 08 July 2016

Ofsted inspectors could be assigned to monitor local authorities where children are prone to extr...

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frederica-diamanta

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Signatory - WMF2402e

£51,356 - £52,413

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Signatory. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Team Manager - Care Experienced Team - WMF2401e

£56,883 - £59,198

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Care Experienced Team, supporting young people as they transition from care into independence. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Fire and Building Safety Programme Manager

£57,457 - £58,462

Are you a strategic leader passionate about delivering safe, high-quality homes and services? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council