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LEGAL
Watchdog's concern over deprivation of liberty orders
By Martin Ford | 25 November 2021
Ofsted highlighted a ‘huge rise’ in the use of deprivation of liberty orders by councils.
OFSTED
Slough accepts damning SEND report
By Martin Ford | 17 November 2021
Watchdogs have demanded action from Slough Council to address ‘significant areas of weakness’ in ...
WHITEHALL
Watchdog calls for mandatory transfer scheme
By Martin Ford | 20 October 2021
Ofsted has joined calls for councils to be required to take in unaccompanied asylum-seeking child...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Putting it right
By Ann McGauran | 05 October 2021
What does the future hold for children’s social care and what are the priorities for reform? Ann ...
TRANSFORMATION
Transforming services through COVID
By Jim Leivers | 29 September 2021
Keeping children’s services going through a pandemic was hard enough, but St Helens MBC has embar...
SOCIAL CARE
Making the leap
By Patrick Meila | 14 September 2021
Patrick Melia explains Sunderland City Council’s drive and determination in taking its children’s...
OFSTED
Voyage for improvement
14 September 2021
Blackpool Council’s new model of practice is shifting service culture away from a focus on proces...
HEALTH
Helping care leavers thrive
By Jon Rouse | 10 September 2021
Jon Rouse highlights Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s progress in supporting care leavers. Getting t...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
SEND children being left behind by council
By Naomi Larsson | 31 August 2021
Children with special educational needs are being left behind by council services across Bournemo...
OFSTED
Durham told to end unregistered placements
By Naomi Larsson | 31 August 2021
Durham Council must take decisive action to end unregistered placements for children in care, Ofs...
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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
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Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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