Children's big, better adventure
CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's big, better adventure

By Ann McGauran | 09 April 2025

There may be challenges ahead, but reorganisation fan Rachael Wardell sees rays of hope as she takes over as president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services. Ann McGauran reports.

PERFORMANCE

Up and away

By Ann McGauran | 01 April 2025

St Helens MBC’s corporate peer challenge will deliver good news for the council’s retiring chief ...

PODCASTS

Our World is Local: Martin Reeves

26 March 2025

In this episode of Our World is Local, we are joined by Dr Martin Reeves, chief executive of Oxfo...

LEADERSHIP

A long way to go

By Heather Jameson | 20 March 2025

As Matt Prosser prepares to trade the rolling hills of Dorset for the windy shores of Wellington,...

LEADERSHIP

A life-changing move for the best

By Michael Burton | 04 March 2025

As retiring Essex CC chief executive Gavin Jones contemplates spending more time with his family ...

REGENERATION

The recipe for regeneration

By Heather Jameson | 24 February 2025

Fareham BC has cooked up plans for its community, providing homes, jobs, skills and a great place...

POLITICS

Rebuilding the right

By Paul Marinko | 18 February 2025

Shadow local government secretary Kevin Hollinrake tells Paul Marinko that while the Conservative...

LEADERSHIP

A return to form

By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2025

After a tough few years for Birmingham City Council, the recovery is very much underway. Heather ...

POLITICS

Housing: This time it's personal

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2025

Martin Ford sat down with the Housing, Communities and Local Government committee’s new chair Flo...

IMPROVEMENT

Back to the basics

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2025

Croydon LBC's chief executive Katherine Kerswell talks to Dan Peters about the council's positive...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

The reality of growth

By Ann McGauran | 11 February 2025

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward talks to Ann McGauran about her hopes for the region’s Inclusive ...

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There for Nottinghamshire. There for each other. There for you. Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire County Council

Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion

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Together, we’re shaping children’s education for the future Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council

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up to £106k

There for Nottinghamshire. There for each other. There for you. Apply for this job

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