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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

High needs kids: which councils are best?

By Leo Jones | 03 July 2019

The system for children with special educational needs is not working. Leo Jones argues that no-o...

NEW LOCAL

Put communities in charge of public service inspection

By Adam Lent | 03 July 2019

Adam Lent considers the merits of ‘replacing inspectors swooping in and out every few years’ with...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Improvement notice handed to Hull children's services

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2019

Hull City Council children’s services have been issued with an improvement notice from the Depart...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Wakefield orders new IT following 'serious problems'

By Martin Ford | 12 June 2019

Wakefield Council has ordered the immediate procurement of a new IT system following criticism fr...

OFSTED

How Gateshead Council Learning & Skills is using tech to deliver quality assurance

By Sonya Anderson | 31 May 2019

Sonya Anderson, senior adult learning and skills manager at Gateshead Council Learning & Skills, ...

WHITEHALL

Trafford handed improvement notice

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2019

The Government has ordered Trafford MBC to improve its inadequate children’s care within 15 months.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Slow progress' two years after inadequate judgement

By Dan Peters | 24 May 2019

Gloucestershire CC is making ‘slow progress’ in improving its services for its children and young...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Hull commits £2m to improve 'inadequate' children's services

By William Eichler | 20 May 2019

Hull City Council has promised to ‘accelerate’ its improvement plans and invest an extra £2m into...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Significant areas of weakness' found in Stockton's SEND provision

By Martin Ford | 17 May 2019

Watchdogs have criticised the pace of improvements in provision for children with special educati...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Elvery: Improving children's outcomes is top priority after Ofsted blow

By Dan Peters | 10 May 2019

West Sussex CC’s boss Nathan Elvery has said improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children ...

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Cherwell District Council

frederica-diamanta

Head of Chief Executive's Office

£68,930 - £73,320.50 / Grade M

This is a pivotal leadership position at the heart of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services

£113,435.50 - £125,379 / Grade

This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Head of Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

£68,930 - £73,320.50

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on delivering Cherwell's Climate Action Plan Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council