Tameside reveals plan to fix failing children’s services after years of crisis
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Reporter CHILDREN’S services in Tameside have been failing for years, but now the council…
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Improvements spotted surrounding Tameside Council’s children’s services
By George Lythgoe, Local Democracy Reporting Service MORE QUESTIONS are being asked about Tameside Council’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services department –…
Commissioner blasts a year ‘lost’ to improve Tameside Council’s children’s services
TAMESIDE Council’s children’s services department has once again been savaged by the man brought in to oversee its improvement. Government-appointed…
Tameside MPs hit out at council after latest children’s services criticism
By George Lythgoe, Local Democracy Reporting Service Tameside MPs believe things ‘must and will get better’ following another scathing report…
Tameside Council issues ANOTHER apology after latest Ofsted blast of its children’s services
TAMESIDE Council has once again issued a grovelling apology after yet another poor Ofsted report into its children’s services department.…
Tameside’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services department to get new boss
TAMESIDE Council’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services department is to get a new interim boss. After a withering report by government-appointed commissioner…
‘Toxic’ and ‘bullying’ claims at Tameside’s children’s services department disputed
CLAIMS of a ‘toxic’ and ‘bullying’ culture in Tameside Council’s children’s services department have been disputed. Even though the commissioner…
‘Inadequate’ Tameside children’s services savaged – but remains under council control
TAMESIDE Council’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services department will be overseen by a government-appointed commissioner for three years after being blasted in…
More changes at Tameside’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services department
THE DIRECTOR of Tameside Council’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services department has resigned. And it is understood a Government-appointed commissioner, who has…
Council leader accused of ‘dishonesty’ after children’s services change
OPPOSITION councillors have welcomed the change of political leader of Tameside Council’s under-fire children’s services department. But they feel the…
Council leader insists no political change at Tameside’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services
THE COUNCILLOR with responsibility for Tameside’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services department is set to stay in his post, at least for…
Commissioner for Tameside’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services named
A MAN with experience of building one council’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services department has been appointed to tackle Tameside’s. Andy Couldrick…
Tameside Council confirms children’s services changes and defends replacement process
TAMESIDE Council has admitted three of its bosses at its under-fire children’s services department have left. And it has defended…
All change at Tameside Council’s children’s services department as bosses leave?
TAMESIDE Council’s under-fire children’s services department is set for major changes once again, with three chiefs thought to have stood…
Say Hello at Tameside’s Children’s Services Roadshow
VENUES around the borough will host Tameside Council’s Children’s Services Roadshow over the summer to help reach families with information,…
Tameside’s SEND services savaged by inspectors
TAMESIDE Council has been blasted for its delivery of education services to people with Special Educational Need and/or Disabilities (SEND).…
Tameside Council’s leader admits people ‘very cross’ with Angela Rayner MP
TAMESIDE Council’s leader admits “some people are very cross” with Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner after she stepped down as Deputy…
Education Secretary orders Tameside Council to improve after SEND inspection
TAMESIDE Council has been hit with a further improvement notice after another scathing report into its provision for children with…
New Denton SEND school proposed
A FORMER Denton primary school will be turned back into one for children with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND)…
Tameside Council appoints new permanent chief executive
TAMESIDE Council has a new permanent chief executive after Emma Alexander landed the role. The authority had been looking for…
Win £1,000 and a host of top prizes in the Francis House summer raffle
FRANCIS House Children’s Hospice is offering a top prize of £1,000 to anyone who buys the winning ticket in its…
Tameside progress in better protecting children from CSE ‘too slow’ report finds
By Ethan Davies, Local Democracy Reporting Service TAMESIDE has been singled out for lagging behind the rest of Greater Manchester…
Wait for Tameside Council chief executive goes on following unsuccessful interviews
By George Lythgoe, Local Democracy Reporting Service TAMESIDE Council is waiting for a new boss after none of five candidates…
Ombudsman slams Tameside Council: Children with Special Needs left waiting months for support
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Reporter CHILDREN with special educational needs and disabilities in Tameside are waiting too long…
Former Tameside Council leader quits as chair of key panel
A FORMER leader of Tameside Council has stepped down from her role as head of a key panel. Cllr Brenda…
Fourth senior Tameside Council member quits, calling for ‘fundamental change’
A FOURTH senior member of Tameside Council has resigned their role, saying it has ‘let down’ its children and needs…
Tameside councillor to challenge former leader to be panel chair?
A VETERAN Tameside councillor may challenge its former leader to become head of a key scrutiny panel. The Correspondent revealed…
Former Tameside Council leader set for key role
THE FORMER leader of Tameside Council is set to return to a frontline role by becoming chair of a key…
Tameside Council ‘in crisis talks’ after scathing report
TAMESIDE Council’s ruling Labour group is believed to be engaged in crisis talks after a hugely critical report of its…
‘Vital’ £23,800 boost for Francis House Children’s Hospice after Pearson fundraising
A ‘VITAL’ boost of £23,800 has been presented to Francis House Children’s Hospice after two years of fundraising by Pearson Solicitors…
“How is this democracy?” – Tameside councillors unhappy at being cut short at meeting
COUNCILLORS are said to be deeply unhappy at the way debate over Tameside’s failing children’s services department was handled. As…
Live: Tameside Council Meeting of Full Council
TAMESIDE Council is holding its meeting of Full Council at Dukinfield Town Hall (Tuesday, May 21) It is the first…