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Sharon Davies: "I became determined to give all young people, no matter their background, an equal opportunity to thrive."

Features 25 February 2020

How I Got Here: Sharon Davies, chief executive, Young Enterprise

Wakefield Council has boosted investment in children’s services by £14m a year as part of efforts to turn around performance. Picture: Wakefield Council

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Wakefield Council: Local Spotlight

The partnership between Peterborough City Council and charity Tact ended early after both parties spent more than planned. Picture: Adobe Stock/chrisdorney

Analysis 28 January 2020

Peterborough contract collapse: key reasons and its implications

Senior social worker Helen Gormley: “I’ve walked in the shoes of the people I’m supporting." Picture: BASW

Features 28 January 2020

Why we changed careers to work with children

Thematic reports are used to self-evaluate practice. Picture: contrastwerkstatt/Adobe Stock

Features 28 January 2020

Joint targeted area inspections: Inspections clinic

Eleanor Riley: "Media training is empowering for your staff"

Features 28 January 2020

Frontline staff in the media

Children’s services investment in Warwickshire has included workplace support, additional training and extra leave alongside the introduction of newly qualified staff. Picture: nadger/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 28 January 2020

Warwickshire County Council: Local Spotlight

Picture: HighwayStarz/Adobe Stock

Features 28 January 2020

Youth Work: Special Report

Councils collaborate on services for children in care. Picture: fizkes/Adobe Stock

Other 2 January 2020

Shared Services: Policy context

It is important shared management commands staff support from each authority. Picture: metamorworks/Adobe Stock

Research 2 January 2020

Shared Services Briefing

Concerns over grades can contribute to an over-emphasis on bureaucracy at the expense of improving practice. Picture: wichayada/Adobe Stock

Features 2 January 2020

Children’s services inspection

Supported living, where young people move towards independence, is a common type of unregulated provision. Picture: essentialimage/Adobe Stock

Features 2 January 2020

Unregistered children’s homes: Legal Update

Michael Sanders is executive director of the What Works for Children’s Social Care

Features 2 January 2020

Motivate staff in a time of austerity

Evidence suggests collaboration is helping councils to search a wider range of care options for vulnerable children. Picture: Syda Productions/Adobe Stock

Features 2 January 2020

Shared Services: Special Report

Analysis 27 May 2019

Factors behind decline of twin-hat directors of children's services

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