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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Children and young people in care are at risk of becoming invisible
By Michael Hudson | 05 September 2023
The Government must 'urgently look at ways to find more funding for children’s care and safeguard...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Working to help children's services in Essex grow
By Helen Lincoln | 04 September 2023
Essex CC has achieved a second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating for children’s social care...
SOCIAL CARE
Ofsted warns against placing children in unregistered homes
By William Eichler | 15 August 2023
Ofsted has warned local authorities against placing vulnerable children including those subject t...
BUSINESS
Scandal-hit firm reports losses
By Mark Conrad | 14 August 2023
A firm at the centre of a residential care abuse scandal has reported operating losses of £5.8m f...
OFSTED
Statutory direction for Slough BC
By Martin Ford | 08 August 2023
Slough BC has received a statutory direction from the Government after failing to improve its ser...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Children's inspection policy change must be adequately funded
By Simon Edwards | 24 July 2023
A new report setting out the potential consequences of inspection of semi-independent living acco...
OFSTED
Improvement notice for South Tyneside
By Martin Ford | 10 July 2023
An improvement notice has been issued to South Tyneside MBC following a damning Ofsted inspection.
WHITEHALL
Gove backs Ofsted-style development ratings
By Mark Conrad | 20 June 2023
An Ofsted-style rating system for proposed developments that could be used to help determine plan...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
The insourcing outlook
By Ann McGauran | 19 June 2023
What are the benefits of in-house residential social care placements for children and young peopl...
OFSTED
Ofsted chief apologises after Doncaster abuse and neglect
By Martin Ford | 13 June 2023
Chief inspector Amanda Spielman has apologised after Ofsted failed to uncover ‘very serious’ abus...
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Director of Place
£95,202-£104,722 per annum
West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Director of Place Apply for this job
Registered Manager - Children's Home - WMF2725e
£51,356 - £52,413
This post is a crucial leadership role within the exciting new Westmorland and Furness children’s home service area. Apply for this job
Lead Lawyer - Planing & Highways WMF2783e
£51,356 - £52,413
Westmorland and Furness Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better Apply for this job
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