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SEND

Bumper profits for SEN private providers

By Paul Marinko | 02 January 2025

Revenue at privately-run special schools has reportedly soared as councils continue to battle to ...

POLITICS

Starmer 'acutely aware' of SEND risk

By Dan Peters | 23 December 2024

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is ‘acutely aware’ that demand and market failure across special educ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Stick to the long-term, Sir Keir

By Michael Burton | 11 December 2024

While unforeseen events can knock a new government off course, ministers need to ensure they keep...

FUNDING

A lot more to come from the NAO in 2025

By Abdool Kara | 11 December 2024

Abdool Kara says the National Audit Office continued to perform its public duty of supporting acc...

SEND

No more SEND deficit agreements

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government will not strike any more safety valve agreements for councils with financial defic...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Continuing to help young people into adulthood

By Deborah Crossan Managing Director – Children, Families and Education, IMPOWER Consulting | 03 December 2024

'IMPOWER's work with local authorities has led to children and young people being better prepared...

FINANCE

The Budget gave with one hand and took away with another

By Nicole Wood | 27 November 2024

The additional £1.3bn will not go very far once the cost of the new rates of National Living Wage...

NCASC 24

Care for the core of our community

By Melanie Williams | 27 November 2024

As delegates gather in Liverpool for the National Children and Adult Services Conference, ADASS p...

NCASC 24

Avoiding the abyss

By Ann McGauran | 26 November 2024

ADCS president Andy Smith talks to Ann McGauran ahead of the National Children and Adult Services...

SEND

Council calls for SEND tribunals to consider safety valve arrangements

By Emily Twinch | 26 November 2024

Norfolk CC has called for tribunals handling special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) ap...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Business Solutions

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This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Director of Infrastructure

£133,234

Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking an experienced, strategic individual to lead the Infrastructure Directorate. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Joint Health Commissioning Manager

£59008 - £62422

About UsOxfordshire Cou... Apply for this job

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