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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Somerset kids' services 'still need improvement'

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2017

Ofsted has told Somerset CC’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services that ‘notable room for improvement...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Directors leave Sandwell's struggling children's department

By Jonathan Werran | 28 February 2017

Two senior directors responsible for running Sandwell MBC’s beleaguered children’s services depar...

WHITEHALL

MPs: Councils should be able to create multi-academy trusts

By William Eichler | 28 February 2017

Local authorities with a track record of strong educational performance should be allowed to crea...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Learning the lessons from an 'inadequate' judgement

By Sean Harriss | 21 February 2017

As part of iMPOWER’s children’s services essay collection Shining a Light, Sean Harriss offers ad...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Whitehall review of kids' services paused

By Sam Clayden | 21 February 2017

A Whitehall review looking at the role of local authorities in relation to children has been shel...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

West Berkshire kids' services 'can do better'

By James Evison | 01 February 2017

Inspectors have found positive improvements are being made to West Berkshire Council’s children’s...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Schooling: share best practice to eradicate CSE

By Sam Clayden | 26 January 2017

Ofsted’s national director for social care has urged councils and partner organisations to better...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Inspectors find 'widespread and serious failures' at Worcestershire

By Mark Conrad | 24 January 2017

An Ofsted report into Worcestershire CC’s children’s services has found ‘widespread and serious f...

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Chief slams 'unrealistic world' of Ofsted probes

By Dan Peters | 18 January 2017

A top chief executive has broken cover to warn that children’s services are ‘struggling to keep t...

WHITEHALL

Casey admits concerns over extremism funding

By James Evison | 09 January 2017

Extremism tsar Dame Louise Casey has admitted she is concerned about funding levels in key areas ...

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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