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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
NAO: Councils face bankruptcy due to SEND deficits
By William Eichler | 24 October 2024
Two-fifths of local authorities will face the threat of bankruptcy if more is not done to tackle ...
SEND
Putting the children first
By Martin Ford | 23 October 2024
As part of the National Audit Office (NAO)’s study into Governmental support for children with sp...
FINANCE
Getting to grips with a tough gig
By Rob Whiteman CBE | 09 October 2024
Public services need bold reform from a fresh government, says Rob Whiteman. He looks at what nee...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Council issued SEND improvement notice for 'widespread failings'
By Martin Ford | 28 August 2024
An improvement notice has been issued to Suffolk CC’s services for children with special educatio...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Build on the political will
By Andy Smith | 30 July 2024
ADCS president Andy Smith promises no simple solutions, but is positive about the prospects of im...
SEND
SEND system 'not working'
By Dan Peters | 25 July 2024
Educational outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have fai...
EDUCATION
Councils looking after record 576,000 children with SEND
By William Eichler | 13 June 2024
Councils are looking after record numbers of children and young people with special educational n...
SOCIAL CARE
Counties call for action in key election battlegrounds
By Simon Edwards | 28 May 2024
Simon Edwards outlines CCN members' asks of the General Election contenders ahead of polling day ...
SOCIAL CARE
Unlocking the potential of technology-enabled care
By Robert Turnbull | 20 May 2024
Robert Turnbull and Alyson Scurfield look at how to build the investment case for technology-enab...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Wanted: A cross-party view on SEND
By Greg Clark | 16 April 2024
The unwillingness of either of the Government contenders to make future SEND spending commitments...
Assistant Chief Executive
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Director of Children’s Services
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Assistant Chief Executive
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We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking leader who can bring together HR, Legal, Strategy, Digital and Communications Apply for this job
Director of Children’s Services
£136,250 to £155,439 per annum
You will lead across education, SEND, safeguarding and early help, while helping drive wider organisational transformation and financial resilience. Apply for this job
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