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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 ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Inspectors criticise council's pace of improvement
By Dan Peters | 08 May 2019
The overall pace of improvement in Reading Council’s children’s services has ‘not been sufficient...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Call for inspection pause in case of Brexit hit
By Dan Peters | 10 April 2019
Council chiefs have urged Whitehall to be ready to ease pressures on the sector for up to six mon...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Newham failing vulnerable children - Ofsted
By Naomi Larsson | 01 April 2019
Vulnerable children in are being ‘failed’ by Newham LBC, an Ofsted report has found.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Children 'not being protected' by Stoke-on-Trent City Council
By Laura Sharman | 19 March 2019
Children’s social care services are ‘inadequate’ at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, according to the...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
New directors help children's services improve
By Dan Peters | 14 March 2019
A new senior leadership team has brought ‘drive, energy and focus’ to Croydon LBC’s efforts to im...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Local areas must face up to the scale of child criminal exploitation
By Anne Longfield | 04 March 2019
Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield says her recent report on improving the safegu...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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Director of Prosperity and Investment
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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