Education

By Sir Paul Carter | 17 November 2021

We can’t hope to level up until we build on the Spending Review cash pledges and fundamentally re...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Devolve powers to level up

By Martin Ford | 20 October 2021

The panel brought together by the Centre for Progressive Policy think-tank agreed local governmen...

WHITEHALL

Government appoints SEND commissioner at Birmingham

By Martin Ford | 20 October 2021

A former council chief executive has been appointed to oversee improvements to Birmingham City Co...

FINANCE

Bristol seeks help over 'worrying' schools deficit

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2021

The council has approached the Government for support with a deficit in its schools budget.

Council apologises for SEND failures

By William Eichler | 21 September 2021

Suffolk CC has apologised to families who rely on special educational needs and disabilities prov...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Three priorities for the new education secretary

By Donna Molloy | 17 September 2021

Donna Molloy of the Early Intervention Foundation outlines three priorities for the new secretary...

EDUCATION

Put education at the heart of levelling up, say CPP and NRG

16 September 2021

Education should be at the heart of the levelling up agenda, according to the influential Norther...

EDUCATION

Back to school?

By Charlotte Ramsden | 14 September 2021

Since schools returned to full capacity there has been focus on attendance, mental health and emo...

FINANCE

'Significant inequities' in SEN funding exposed

By Martin Ford | 11 August 2021

Differences of tens of millions in funding were found in areas with similar demographics, a repor...

EDUCATION

A-teams go forth

10 August 2021

It is that time of year again. The moment there is barely any news, almost everyone in local gove...

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Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service