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 | 15 April 2024

The unwillingness of either of the Government contenders to make future SEND spending commitments...

WHITEHALL

Clark: Tories and Labour unwilling to address SEND crisis

By Paul Marinko | 15 April 2024

Labour and the Conservatives have been accused of an ‘unwillingness’ to confront the crisis in sp...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

An uplifting social alliance

By Mark Whitehead | 26 March 2024

Young people with learning disabilities want to work, but more supported internships are needed. ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Warwickshire probe over councillor SEND comments

By William Eichler | 07 February 2024

Warwickshire CC has launched an investigation after a video showed councillors making disparaging...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

SEND soars ahead in Herts

By Hero Slinn | 05 February 2024

Hertfordshire CC’s system-wide approach has made SEND everyone’s business, writes Hero Slinn.

FINANCE

MPs demand fundamental reform of council funding

By Martin Ford | 31 January 2024

The Government has been urged by a cross-party committee of MPs to address the ‘out-of-control fi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Stockton's winning digital formula

By Cllr Lisa Evans | 31 January 2024

Stockton BC scooped the digital transformation award at The MJ Awards for its innovative approach...

FINANCE

Lyons: Where are we now?

By Michael Burton | 23 January 2024

The Lyons review of local government was published 17 years ago. If the inquiry recommendations h...

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...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council