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LEGAL
Councils must meet their SEND legal duties
By Catriona Moore | 20 May 2021
No matter how tight budgets are, councils still need to be held to account for how they are disch...
FINANCE
Tackle high needs before it is too late
By Lorna Baxter | 12 May 2021
Lorna Baxter says the statutory override in place until March 2023, which allows for a negative h...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: High needs spending could 'bankrupt councils'
By Dan Peters | 11 May 2021
A senior finance director has warned that spending on high needs threatens to ‘bankrupt councils’...
ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES
Children and families need £12.5bn over three years, says new ADCS president
By Ann McGauran | 22 April 2021
The growing number of children and families who need support 'to thrive, not just survive in the ...
BUSINESS
Police investigate children's homes after suspensions
By Dan Peters | 13 April 2021
Police are investigating the closure of two Doncaster-based children’s homes suspended by Ofsted ...
FINANCE
SEND funding boost of £280m announced
By Martin Ford | 09 April 2021
Councils will receive £280m to create new school places for pupils with special educational needs...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Somerset MP urges county to up SEN spend
By Mark Conrad | 08 April 2021
A Somerset MP has urged the county council to find £2.4m from existing coffers to settle a two-ye...
OFSTED
Boarding home closures prompt council response
By Mark Conrad | 30 March 2021
Councils have been called on to help accommodate children with special educational needs after tw...
WHITEHALL
Five councils strike bailout deals with government over SEND
By Dan Peters | 22 March 2021
Five councils have struck deals worth at least £100m that will allow them to wipe out their massi...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Coming up for air – what councils need to think about
By John Fowler | 17 March 2021
John Fowler looks at the range of ways in which councils can help children and young people recov...
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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Service Director: Education
up to £125k
Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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