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OFSTED
Ofsted warns of COVID impact on SEND support
By Martin Ford | 09 November 2020
The pandemic has ‘seriously affected’ support for special educational needs an disabilities (SEND...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Spike in child abuse
By Martin Ford | 06 November 2020
Ofsted’s chief inspector has warned of an increase in the number of child injuries and deaths unc...
FINANCE
Criticised council makes SEND investment
By Dan Peters | 02 September 2020
Bristol City Council has pledged to spend £29m on capital works to boost services for children wi...
OFSTED
Ofsted to visit councils and children's social care providers
By Ann McGauran | 17 August 2020
Ofsted will resume its visits to local authorities and children's social care providers from Sept...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Restored visits by Ofsted are 'not about judging'
By Yvette Stanley | 17 August 2020
Rather than creating something new, Ofsted’s visits from September to schools and social care and...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Deficit puts councils on cliff edge
By Dan Peters | 23 July 2020
Many councils could be pushed over the ‘financial cliff edge’ if the £500m of high-needs deficit ...
OFSTED
Ofsted 'mindful' of councils' coronavirus pressures
By Martin Ford | 03 June 2020
The watchdog has promised to be ‘extremely mindful’ of pressures faced by local authorities as it...
WHITEHALL
MPs tell department to 'get a grip' on SEND
By Dan Peters | 05 May 2020
The Department for Education (DfE) does not have a grip on mounting pressure in the special educa...
OFSTED
'No quick fixes' after watchdog criticism
By Dan Peters | 21 April 2020
Bristol City Council admitted there were ‘no quick fixes’ as it published a written statement of ...
BUSINESS RATES
Our Ofsted journey to outstanding
By Shaun Davies | 25 March 2020
Cllr Shaun Davies explains how Telford & Wrekin Council’s Ofsted rating for children’s services l...
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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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