Since 1987, Mantair Ltd has been providing trusted, compliant, and environmentally responsible wastewater treatment solutions across the UK.
Sandwell children’s services to move to voluntary trust
Sandwell Council’s children’s social care services are facing the possibility of being transferred to a voluntary trust, after receiving an inadequate rating by Ofsted inspectors.
Sandwell Council and the Department for Education (DfE) are currently discussing a proposal to either move there services to a voluntary trust or appoint an executive commissioner to oversee care.
The news comes after Ofsted found ‘widespread and serious failures’ in children’s services run by the council, back in June 2015.
Simon Hackett, the council's cabinet member for children’s services, said: “The most important thing is making sure that vulnerable children in Sandwell have the best possible support available – that’s what this process is all about.
“We’re working with the DfE to make sure we find the right solutions to issues raised by the commissioner. This will put us in the best position for long term sustainable improvements to help support children in our borough.
“There is a clear commitment from everyone at Sandwell Council to drive improvements in children’s social care. Whatever decision is taken must be a positive step towards making those improvements.”
Latest News
03/10/2025 - 11:22
The Scottish Parliament has passed legislation to transform homelessness prevention and improve standards in rented housing.
03/10/2025 - 11:11
Spending on educational support for children with high needs has risen sharply in recent years, creating unsustainable financial pressure on both l
02/10/2025 - 11:26
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has launched ACT for Local Authorities at International Security Expo.
02/10/2025 - 10:14
Extra funding has been confirmed for Great British Energy solar panels.
01/10/2025 - 11:02
Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has announced a £500 million investment in fair pay agreement for adult care workers across En
Event Diary
Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of logistics, supply chain, eCommerce and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity.
Every sport, from grassroots football to world-class tournaments, depends on one constant: high-quality playing surfaces and well-maintained green spaces.
Tickets: Free registration available at www.retailscl.com
The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is the UK’s leading event for retail supply chain and logistics professionals, showcasing the latest innovations in fulfilment, 3PL, AI-driven automation, and warehouse technology.
Supplier Profiles
Bauder marked a major milestone in its UK expansion with the official handover of a brand
At Words of World, we specialise in professional translation and interpreting, d
Latest Features
The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA) have successfully completed a groundbreaking project aimed at exploring the future of cleaning. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the cleaning industry, reflecting a shared commitment to embracing innovation with confidence.
The Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new framework on Language Services (RM6302), dealing with translation, transcription and interpreting, is live, running from 7th May 2025 to 6th May 2028.
