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ADCS
Spinning a golden SEND thread
By Ann McGauran | 18 December 2025
ADCS president Rachael Wardell talks to Ann McGauran about the need for government to listen to the perspectives of England’s children’s services directors on the future of SEND policy.
BUDGET 2025
Responsibility without autonomy
By Jonathan Carr-West | 02 December 2025
Despite the Government’s promises of devolution, the Budget treated councils as mere delivery age...
BUDGET 2025
Making a start on SEND costs
By Michael Burton | 02 December 2025
With social care funding still unresolved, the Budget at least took a decisive first step toward ...
REORGANISATION
LGR in Greater Essex: An economic imperative and a political choice
By Cllr Daniel Cowan | 02 December 2025
As the Government announces a consultation on the future of local government in Essex, Daniel Cow...
BUDGET 2025
Budget: Key Cities seek funding that reflects real pressures
By Cllr John Merry | 01 December 2025
Support for regional growth is welcome, but more must be done to address real pressures facing lo...
BUDGET 2025
Budget: Council tax, levies and local accountability
By Iain Murray | 01 December 2025
The Budget announcements on the ‘mansion tax’, the visitor levy and SEND suggested a system stuck...
BUDGET 2025
Budget: Putting stability in the spotlight
By Dan Corry | 28 November 2025
Dan Corry says that if the measures in the Budget can lead to some stability that allows growth t...
SIGOMA
The Recovery Grant: a vital tool to rebuild local communities
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 28 November 2025
Overall, the Government’s local government finance reforms appear to be a positive step forward o...
BUDGET 2025
Budget: Government to fund SEND
By Heather Jameson | 26 November 2025
Government will fully fund Special Educational Needs and Disabilities from 2028-29, cutting one o...
NCASC
NCASC: Risk of spreading children's resources 'too thinly'
By Ann McGauran | 26 November 2025
The lack of a national strategy for children means there is a risk of resources being ‘spread too...
LGA
LGA's Budget submission calls for investment and a significant funding increase
By Louise Gittins | 20 November 2025
Councils are a vital partner for any government, but we need to be empowered, entrusted and resou...
Strategic Director of Community Services
Grade 20, from £120,536 to £129,500 per annum
As a forward-thinking local authority, we put people first and champion innovation, collaboration, and excellence in everything we do. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of SEND
£80,995 - £86,757
Are you ready to lead transformational change for children and young people in Sheffield? Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Resources (S151 Officer)
£90,346 - £100,973
North West Leicestershire is a district on the move – we are ambitious, connected, and ready for the future. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Community Services
Grade 20, from £120,536 to £129,500 per annum
As a forward-thinking local authority, we put people first and champion innovation, collaboration, and excellence in everything we do. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of SEND
£80,995 - £86,757
Are you ready to lead transformational change for children and young people in Sheffield? Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Resources (S151 Officer)
£90,346 - £100,973
North West Leicestershire is a district on the move – we are ambitious, connected, and ready for the future. Apply for this job
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