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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Putting youth justice on trial

By Jenny Coles | 09 August 2017

For many children and young people in custodial settings the picture is bleak. Jenny Coles calls ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Securing the robust and diverse leaders of tomorrow

By John O’Brien | 09 August 2017

While the London boroughs are making some small strides on gender equality, progress on ethnic di...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Why we must protect parental autonomy

By Claire Fox | 09 August 2017

Councils and devolved authorities need to beware. The trend towards over-reach on child disciplin...

FINANCE

Why is children's services demand soaring?

By Tony Kirkham | 09 August 2017

Tony Kirkham looks at the possible reasons for increases in demand and costs for children's servi...

FINANCE

Money is just a small part of the problem

By Heather Jameson | 09 August 2017

Despite the sector’s hard work, too often we fail kids in care and those we turn away, writes Hea...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Put your trust in the right data

By Nigel Lynn | 09 August 2017

Nigel Lynn comments on the importance of thoroughly-checked local statistics – and a willingness ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

An uncomfortable truth

By Mark Rogers | 04 August 2017

Mark Rogers says the sector is not regulating itself properly and offers a suggestion for a revam...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

From crisis to stability: a decade of children's services in Haringey

03 August 2017

On the anniversary of the death of Peter Connelly, Claire Kober recounts the drastic turnaround H...

TRANSFORMATION

Building a new vision for 21st century libraries

By Chris Cotton | 03 August 2017

Chris Cotton explains the need to radically transform the way library services are delivered.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why counties can deliver the cash

By Philip Atkins | 02 August 2017

Don’t overlook counties as purveyors of productivity and growth, writes Philip Atkins.

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Social Care Team Manager

£57,770.00, Grade 13

As a Team Manager for Child Protection Chairs, LADO and FCRIO you will be responsible for leading internal practice improvement Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Strategic Waste Manager

£51,356.00 - £54,495.00, Grade 12

Wakefield Council is looking for a contract manager with experience of managing PFI projects. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Head of Commissioning Support Unit

Up to £92,483

Shape the Backbone of Commissioning in Walsall Apply for this job

Walsall Council

frederica-diamanta

Social Care Team Manager

£57,770.00, Grade 13

As a Team Manager for Child Protection Chairs, LADO and FCRIO you will be responsible for leading internal practice improvement Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Strategic Waste Manager

£51,356.00 - £54,495.00, Grade 12

Wakefield Council is looking for a contract manager with experience of managing PFI projects. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Head of Commissioning Support Unit

Up to £92,483

Shape the Backbone of Commissioning in Walsall Apply for this job

Walsall Council