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COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
SEND school transport's impossible situation
By Ann Carruthers | 23 January 2024
Suzanne Smith and Ann Carruthers set out recommendations to government from a report highlighting...
FINANCE
Stormy waters ahead
By Mark Conrad | 08 January 2024
Mark Conrad talks to three major groups of councils about what the provisional finance settlement...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Partnerships will unlock potential of Oxfordshire's children
By Cllr John Howson | 28 November 2023
Children and young people are at the heart of Oxfordshire’s partnership approach – a shared visio...
FINANCE
Councils call for emergency school transport funding
By Ellie Ames | 20 November 2023
‘Spiralling’ transport costs for children with special educational needs are threatening the fina...
FINANCE
Counties will once again be turning to the chancellor for emergency funding
By Joanna Killian | 30 October 2023
The Association of County Chief Executives will be supporting the County Councils’ Network on put...
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...
WHITEHALL
Record number of education, health and care plans made
By Dan Peters | 19 June 2023
A record number of new education, health and care (EHC) plans were made last year, latest figures...
FINANCE
Bristol council faces 'huge financial risk'
By Mark Whitehead | 25 May 2023
Bristol City Council has been warned it must take urgent action over the spiralling cost of speci...
REORGANISATION
Forging the future of local government
By Joanna Killian | 02 May 2023
Joanna Killian, the chief executive of Surrey CC and the newly-elected chair of the Association o...
FINANCE
Council to review governance failures
By Martin Ford | 19 April 2023
Devon CC is to embark on a governance review in a bid to tackle ‘serious, material, well-evidence...
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
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