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Councils and universities must team up to improve social work education
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

A tightening of entry requirements for social work degree courses and higher quality student placements are issues education providers and employers must address if new practitioner standards are to improve
Working with blind children
Authors: Jennings Julie
Published: October 2022

Understanding the impact of visual impairments can make a difference to the outcomes of children who are blind or partially sighted
Labour works to plug policy holes with general election a year away
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

An overarching vision for children and young people, an improvement body for schools and children's services, and a revamp of neglect laws are some of the areas the Labour Party needs to address over the next 12 months
Safeguarding Children conference: clear insights to help tackle abuse
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

Practitioners from across the country gathered at CYP Now's Safeguarding Children conference in March to hear innovative ways in which services are endeavouring to keep children and young people safe from harm
Seeking the Way Out of Child Poverty
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

Despite promises to eliminate child poverty, figures show it is on the rise. Charlotte Goddard examines some of the government's key proposals for tackling poverty and explores what is working on the ground
How Do We Stop Child Sex Abuse?
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

Preventing child sexual abuse from happening in the first place is the ultimate goal of all children's professionals but this is not straightforward. Charlotte Goddard explores the challenges and what really works when it comes to keeping children safe
Helping children affected by poverty
Authors: Nuttall Maureen
Published: October 2022

With poverty on the increase in the UK, the number of children and families needing help and support from professionals is growing
The 2015 Report: The year ahead for children and young people
Authors: Payler Jayne , Lenehan Christine , Blacke Fiona , Evans Louise , O'Sullivan Alison , Solomon Enver , de Sousa Eustace , Thomas Ian , Gibbs Penelope , Held Jane , Jones Ray , Evans Kathy
Published: October 2022

The year 2015 looks set to be pivotal in determining the direction of services for children, young people and families over the rest of the decade. May's general election result and the policy shake-up that follows is likely to dominate. Regardless of who forms the next government, local authorities will be faced with tough decisions on what services to cut. Meanwhile, child poverty continues to rise, increasing demand on services. In CYP Now's 2015 Report, experts assess the challenges ahead and pinpoint the changes they want to see
Ofsted under the spotlight as criticism of its role mounts
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

Following accusations that Ofsted is “out of touch” and hindering improvement across children's services, critics across the sector are calling for major reforms to how the regulator inspects children's social care
Time for Tories to deliver
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Children's leaders call for the Conservatives to curb cuts but deliver on other pledges
More of the same for youth sector
Authors: Offord Adam
Published: October 2022

The new government looks set to build on changes to youth services introduced over the past five years
Resolution on transgender rights
Authors: Anderson Kirsten
Published: October 2022

Kirsten Anderson, research and policy manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines how a Council of Europe resolution relates to the rights of transgender young people to change their legal gender
DfE urged to focus on social work training and care placements
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Children's services leaders say the Department for Education should help stabilise and improve the children's social care workforce and support all forms of care permanence rather than prioritising adoption
Academy plans bypass communities
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Measures to speed up school academisation could undermine democracy, say local government leaders
Children's commissioner sets out her priorities for improving young lives
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

Anne Longfield outlines her plans to shape the policy agenda in five key areas including children's use of the internet, tackling child abuse, overcoming inequalities, looked-after children and better cross-government working
Children's leaders gather to tackle major issues at ADCS conference
Authors: Puffett Neil , Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

The Association of Directors of Children's Services annual conference heard about government plans for adoption reforms, improvements to children's mental health services, social work training and funding challenges
Will child poverty measurement changes see the problem ignored?
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

With the number of children living in poverty set to rise, campaigners warn the government's decision to scrap targets in the Child Poverty Act risks undermining efforts by welfare agencies to prioritise and tackle the problem
Specialists key to childcare offer
Authors: Fallon Kate
Published: October 2022

Educational psychology services are vital to ensure the free childcare expansion succeeds, says Kate Fallon
Academy chains struggle to close attainment gap for poor pupils
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Disadvantaged pupils at many academy chains are doing less well than peers. One school leader says the sector needs time to deliver improvements, while a think-tank says the failure shows the academies policy is not working
Legal win over student finance
Authors: Hurrell Anita
Published: October 2022

The Supreme Court has ruled that the eligibility criteria for student loans are unjustifiably discriminatory, explains Anita Hurrell, legal and policy officer at Coram Children's Legal Centre
Initiatives boost childcare take-up
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

A year since the reach of free childcare was doubled for two-year-olds, local areas are ensuring families benefit
Driving the childcare agenda
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

Jess Brown meets Julia Margo, chief executive of the Family and Childcare Trust
Sharing data for safeguarding
Authors: Richards Paul
Published: October 2022

Ensuring data is collected and shared efficiently by all professionals is crucial for protecting children and young people
Epic CIC growth plans point way ahead for other youth mutuals
Authors: McCardle Laura
Published: October 2022

In its first year, Kensington and Chelsea's Epic CIC youth mutual has focused on delivering quality services. Boss Brendan O'Keeffe says it is now starting to grow, which will help demonstrate the full potential in youth mutuals
Criminalising domestic abuse
Authors: Anderson Kirsten
Published: October 2022

Kirsten Anderson, research and policy manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre, asks if criminalising coercive and controlling behaviour will provide better protection to victims of domestic violence
Children's Workforce Guide to Training and Qualifications
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

Qualification requirements and training provision for working with children and young people is continuously adapting in line with changes in policy and practice. Charlotte Goddard provides a comprehensive overview
Skills for the Job: Delivering Good Careers Services
Authors: Cotgrave Ellie
Published: October 2022

Building links with employers who know about the jobs market can help governors ensure their school is at the heart of the community
Age assessment guidance
Authors: Dorling Kamena
Published: October 2022

Kamena Dorling, head of policy and programmes at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines how long-awaited guidance could help social workers assess the age of children seeking asylum
Early help must stem the flow of neglect cases to social care
Authors: Haynes Alice
Published: October 2022

With the number of children on child protection plans due to neglect on the rise, research by the NSPCC suggests a lack of understanding is resulting in universal services referring some cases that could be managed with early help
Architect of inspection
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Derren Hayes meets Jacky Tiotto, DCS at Bexley Council
Youth custody: what is the future?
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

As the number of young people in custody dips below 1,000, experts consider the future of the secure estate
Tackling disability prejudice
Authors: Goulder Nicky
Published: October 2022

Children's professionals must recognise all forms of disability prejudice so that they can effectively tackle it
A day in the life of a Pupil Referral Unit
Authors: Jóźwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

Pupil referral units work with some of the country's most vulnerable children. Gabriella Jóźwiak spent a day at Kingsland School in Oldham to see how it is helping young people reach their potential
Handling child care proceedings
Authors: Raoof Awaz
Published: October 2022

Awaz Raoof, international research officer at Coram Children's Legal Centre, takes a look at two recent judgments of the Family Division of the High Court regarding councils' handling of care proceedings
Labour unveils plans to overhaul Sure Start and child protection
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

Shadow children's minister Steve McCabe speaks to CYP Now about Labour's plans to boost the number of childcare places at children's centres and develop a cross-government unit to improve safeguarding systems
Protector of children's services
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

Neil Puffett meets Alison O'Sullivan, president of the ADCS
Coalition of the times: Chyps and Ambition merge into one
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

On 1 April, the Confederation of Heads of Young People's Services will merge into youth charity Ambition, a move that reflects the increased role voluntary organisations are playing in delivering statutory youth services
Professionals gather to protect children at risk of sexual abuse
Authors: Chandiramani Ravi
Published: October 2022

CYP Now's Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation conference brought together some of the leading experts in the field to share best practice in preventing and protecting children and young people from sexual abuse
Teacher-led school improvement
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

Head teachers in Lincolnshire are to be put in charge of driving up education standards in the county
Funding for free childcare pilot saps providers' faith in scheme
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

Department for Education plans to give councils trialling the free childcare expansion different funding rates for the additional hours has “misled” the sector and damaged the scheme, say early years leaders
Brexit ‘could cost’ youth groups
Authors: Offord Adam
Published: October 2022

Funding for projects for young people could be lost if the UK exits the European Union, warn youth leaders
Childminder registrations
Authors: Stephenson Jo
Published: October 2022

At a time when the number of registered childminders in England has been steadily declining, quality of provision has been improving. So what complex factors lie behind these trends?
Study identifies what works best in cutting youth reoffending
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

Probation inspectorate identifies building strong relationships between youth offending team staff and young offenders as one key factor in preventing young people from committing further crimes
Relationship between Child Neglect and Forms of Sexual Harm Explored
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Two children's charities have worked with researchers to see if there are links between children being neglected and experiencing other forms of harm, and issued a set of recommendations on how practice can change
Narey reveals vision for effi cient effi and effective children's homes
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

A review of residential child care by ex-government adviser Sir Martin Narey says children's homes are a vital part of the looked-after children system, and makes recommendations for how to improve the quality of provision
Independent fostering agencies
Authors: Stephenson Jo
Published: October 2022

Local authorities are increasing their use of independent fostering agencies to find loving homes for fostered children, but what does latest Ofsted data tell us about the standard of provision?
Child health experts make case for retaining mandatory checks
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

Councils want a review of family health checks to lift the mandate that requires health visitors to undertake five visits in the first years of a child's life. But experts claim removing the requirement could undermine child health
Exemption clause causes division
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

Controversial clause in bill that could see councils exempted from safeguarding laws has split opinion
Tackling extremism in schools: the challenge to make Prevent work
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

While school leaders warn that the government's Prevent anti-radicalisation programme is stifling debate among pupils, many education experts say that with better training for teachers it will help to reduce risk
Communicating the SEND offer
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

Research shows most local offers for SEND services are poor, prompting calls for a standardised approach
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

With child sexual abuse and exploitation constantly in the headlines, CYP Now's 12-page special report outlines latest developments in policy, practice and evidence in tackling CSA and CSE
4Children collapse: the deciding factors that led to administration
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

4Children chief Imelda Redmond says a perfect storm of contract losses, government policy inertia and shortage of cash reserves led to the charity going into administration, while ex-chief Anne Longfield says she left it in “good shape”
Adoption services
Authors: Stephenson Jo
Published: October 2022

The standard of adoption services across local authorities and the voluntary sector has steadily improved in recent years, bucking the overall trend in Ofsted inspections, social care report shows
Meeting needs of child refugees
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

Councils are struggling to cope with the rising number of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, experts say
The voice of health visiting
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

Jess Brown talks to Dr Cheryll Adams, executive director, Institute of Health Visiting
Transforming youth justice
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

Neils Puffett peaks to Ross Little, chair, National Association of Youth Justice
The key lessons parenting classes must heed from previous trials
Authors: Brown Jess
Published: October 2022

Government must learn the lessons from its failed Can Parent programme if it goes ahead with a new voucher scheme for parenting support classes for those with young children, say early years experts
Committed local democrat
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Derren Hayes meets Roy Perry, chair of the LGA children and young people board
Discussing social media in PSHE
Authors: Knightsmith Pooky
Published: October 2022

Personal, social and health education lessons are ideal for discussing the opportunities and pitfalls presented by social media
IN A NUTSHELL: Young people left without status
Authors: Dorling Kamena
Published: October 2022

Kamena Dorling, head of policy and programmes at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines the duty on local authorities to address the immigration issues facing children in their care
Can the government's proposals deliver better PSHE education?
Authors: Offord Adam
Published: October 2022

After rejecting calls for statutory personal, social, health and economic education, ministers must ensure that their alternative plans for improving teaching of the subject reflect today's challenges, say experts
Key steps that will improve play services for disabled children
Authors: Offord Adam
Published: October 2022

A charity has devised a blueprint for improved access to good quality play provision for disabled children under five through more national funding, investing in childcare providers' facilities, making play a statutory service and enforcing equalities law
Paying the National Living Wage
Authors: Schofield Claire , Wasey Damian
Published: October 2022

The introduction of the living wage will have a major impact on nursery providers' business, which need to be well prepared for
Making best use of guardianships
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

Revised regulations on the use of special guardianship orders tighten criteria for assessing carers' suitability
Managing conflict with children
Authors: Ben-Ami Jessie
Published: October 2022

Knowing how to manage challenging behaviour can improve how professionals work with young people
Schools shake-up ushers in academies everywhere as councils left in the cold
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

The government plans to turn every school into an academy and end local authorities' duty for school improvement, but a lack of quality academy chains and systems of accountability mean councils may still have a part to play
Attachment and Neglect
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

The importance of strong attachments from early childhood – and of tackling the damage caused by neglect where these attachments are lacking – is seeing greater recognition in both policy and practice
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in the UK
Authors: Lagrue Marianne
Published: October 2022

Marianne Lagrue, project officer at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines issues faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Innovation and collaboration lands tri-borough ‘outstanding’ ratings
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

A new social work practice model, low caseloads and joined-up services have helped two of the three councils in a merged children's services department become the first to be judged “outstanding” by Ofsted's inspection system
Trafford sets agenda for integration of children's care and health services
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

Having outsourced day-to-day management of its children's services to an NHS trust, Trafford Council plans to become the first area to fully integrate social care and community health services for children and adults
Smart way to tackle gangs
Authors: Offord Adam
Published: October 2022

Adam Offord talks to Junior Smart, founder, SOS Gangs Project, St Giles Trust
Adoption agencies go regional
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

The first regional adoption agencies are set to launch, but it is still unclear how benefits will be delivered
Lawful and unlawful school exclusion
Authors: Dorling Kamena
Published: October 2022

Kamena Dorling, head of policy and programmes at Coram Children's Legal Centre, explores evidence that the number of children excluded from school may be significantly higher than officially recorded
LEADERSHIP: The power of peer networks
Authors: Williams Barry
Published: October 2022

Networking is essential for sharing what works and influencing progress, so it is vital children's and youth services leaders grasp opportunities to build relationships that will help them attain their goals
Understanding £2bn funding gap
Authors: Hayes Derren , Holmes Dez
Published: October 2022

Council leaders plan to analyse social care spending to show the funding shortfall in children's services
Preventing Care Proceedings
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

As the care system continues to come under increased pressure, children's services are focusing on ways to better support vulnerable children and families, and avoid the need for care proceedings to be initiated
Labour's SRE advocate
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

Neil Puffett speaks to Stella Creasy, Labour MP for Walthamstow
Social work employment trends
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

ADCS's Rachael Wardell responds to five key developments in the children's social work workforce
A legacy for children's rights
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Derren Hayes talks to Tam Baillie, outgoing children's commissioner for Scotland
Caring for Children with Complex Needs
Authors: Jóźwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

WellChild nurses work in innovative ways to support children with complex needs and their families. Gabriella Jóźwiak finds out about their varied roles and the difference they make to children's lives
Special guardianship orders
Authors: Dorling Kamena
Published: October 2022

Serious case review highlights need for rigorous assessments when placing a child with a special guardian, writes Kamena Dorling, head of policy & programmes at Coram Children's Legal Centre
Safeguarding against sexting
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

How youth workers can help educate young people about the risks of sharing explicit images
Proposal to boost pupil behaviour
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

A Hampshire school's inclusion unit may provide a blueprint for addressing behavioural problems of pupils
Outstanding School is Full of Surprises
Authors: de Castella Tom
Published: October 2022

The Pendlebury Centre pupil referral unit in Stockport has just been awarded its fifth consecutive “outstanding” rating. Tom de Castella went to meet staff and pupils to find out how it achieves such success
Participation and Co-Production
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Service user involvement is evolving from participation to co-production, where children, young people and families are active in the design and delivery so support is responsive to needs and fit for purpose
Evolution of youth work courses
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Amid closures of some youth work degrees, universities are adapting how they train future practitioners
PARTICIPATION IN ACTION: Garden renovation helps Kent young people grow their team-building skills
Authors: Eminson Sophie
Published: October 2022

Provider CXK Ltd

Name The Prince's Trust Team Programme

Summary A group of Kent young people not in education, employment or training (Neet), have successfully completed a skills and confidence-building course that saw them plan and manage the renovation of a community arts project
Health visitors: five key changes
Authors: Nettleton Robert
Published: October 2022

Blueprint for the future of health visiting sets out how practitioners can best support young families
Darlington Borough Council
Authors: Joyner Suzanne
Published: October 2022

Small North East council has invested in children's social work but is searching for ways to reduce care services demand
Duration of care proceedings off target
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

The time it takes care proceedings to be completed is rising and Cafcass chief Anthony Douglas says it is likely to continue
Changing teacher views on care
Authors: Woodworth Amy
Published: October 2022

Expert gives five key steps on how to overcome some teachers' negative perceptions of children in care
Hampshire County Council
Authors: Crocker Steve
Published: October 2022

Hampshire County Council has invested in innovation and the workforce to tackle growing pressures in children's services
Frontline funds: social workers to get budgets to support families
Authors: Puffett Neil
Published: October 2022

Councils are to trial giving social workers money to spend on practical help for families, such as a new fridge, short break or childcare. Experts say the funding will be targeted at children most at risk of care proceedings
Tackling parental alcohol risk
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Health visitors are vital for engaging parents about alcohol use and the risks to children, says expert
How to get value for money
Authors: Bracey Michael
Published: October 2022

Getting value for money has never been more important, but it is about much more than just driving down costs; public sector organisations must think creatively and consider “disruptive” innovations
PCCs put focus on young adults
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Police and crime commissioners are developing fresh ways to reduce offending by young adults
Councils face EHC plan deadline
Authors: Dorling Kamena
Published: October 2022

Kamena Dorling, group head of policy and public affairs at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines the need for local authorities to transfer children onto education, health and care plans by the end of March
Peer mentor programme aims to bring mental health from out of the shadows
Authors: Plummer Katherine
Published: October 2022

Provider Fitzrovia Youth in Action

Name Mental health peer mentors

Summary London charity will recruit peer mentors to support young people with mental health problems to gain confidence and life skills
Training youth sector leaders
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Graduate of first youth leadership programme explains how taking part boosted her practice and skills
Boosting YOI classroom time
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Experts call for changes to education provision in youth custody amid fall in classroom time in 2017
TECHNOLOGY IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Children's services are increasingly using technology to boost information sharing among professionals and across agency and geographical boundaries to get help to vulnerable children and families earlier
Learning from Troubled Families
Authors: Selwyn Richard
Published: October 2022

How can commissioners use the Troubled Families programme to lead local transformation, asks Richard Selwyn
Education of looked-after children
Authors: Oldershaw Richard
Published: October 2022

Richard Oldershaw, team leader with the Child Law Advice Service, examines the new guidance and funding to promote educational attainment for looked-after children and those who have left care
Help for children of alcoholics
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Councils should create drop-in centres to support children whose parents misuse alcohol, says expert
Young volunteers provide an open ear to improve older people's health and wellbeing
Authors: Porter Michael
Published: October 2022

Name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Provider HelpForce

Summary Works with NHS trusts to improve volunteering practice and make a positive difference for patients, volunteers and NHS staff
Community support offers hope to children affected by Grenfell
Authors: O'Keefe Brendan , Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

As the one-year anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire approaches, youth organisations, charity funders and the council explain how they have collaborated to put support in place for hundreds of children and families
Advice on using ACE enquiry
Authors: Hayes Derren , Ryan Alana , Bateson Karen
Published: October 2022

Experts say more research is needed on impact of routine enquiry into adverse childhood experiences
Schools key to obesity response
Authors: Gomersall Suzanne
Published: October 2022

Policymakers must improve cooking lessons for primary pupils to cut obesity levels, warns academic
Make more time for direct work
Authors: Stratulis Maris
Published: October 2022

Effective social work relies on face-to-face contact with children and families, but bureaucratic processes can often get in the way. Implement strategies that will free up practitioners' time for more direct work
Deprivation is key factor affecting spending on children's services
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

LGA analysis shows demographic and social issues linked to deprivation account for half the variation in spending on children's services. Sector leaders say it reinforces calls for government to increase funding
Implications of RSE reforms
Authors: Emmerson Lucy
Published: October 2022

New guidance sets out what should be taught in relationships and sex education, but questions remain
Staying Put: solutions to the fall
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Experts explain how to reverse the decline in the number of fostered children in Staying Put places
‘Sleep-in’ case: the implications
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Legal ruling highlights need for employment conditions for children's home staff to be reviewed, says LGA
Safeguarding in the classroom
Authors: Cope Jessica
Published: October 2022

New guidance requires schools to do more to tackle abuse and bullying, explains education expert
Youth charity leaders anticipate increase in income and demand
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Nearly three times as many youth charity leaders expect annual income to rise in 2019 compared to those who think it will fall, but most say they want more support to develop partnerships with local businesses
‘Free’ early education entitlement
Authors: Dorling Kamena
Published: October 2022

Kamena Dorling, head of policy and public affairs at Coram, examines the expansion of the funded early education entitlement to include children in families who have no recourse to public funds
Help to challenge exclusions
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Legal and education experts are developing ways to challenge exclusions and promote inclusive practices
Achieving impact and innovation
Authors: Badnall-Neill Toni
Published: October 2022

Commissioners must balance the need to fund new ways of working while achieving improved outcomes, says Toni Badnall-Neill
Statutory RSE: 5 key questions
Authors: Baggaley Jonathan
Published: October 2022

Expert outlines issues for school leaders when implementing relationships and sex education reforms
FIRST 1,001 DAYS
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Amid deep cuts to early years support, policymakers and practitioners are calling on the government to place greater emphasis on funding prevention services targeted at children in the first 1,001 days
Troubled Families programme: its impact and what should replace it
Authors: Parkes Joanne
Published: October 2022

An evaluation of the government's Troubled Families programme suggests it has helped cut care rates by a third as councils invested millions in early help. With the scheme due to end, leaders say the funding must continue
Pupil premium and attainment
Authors: Martindale Darren
Published: October 2022

Expert says differential pupil premium rates could boost outcomes for some disadvantaged pupils
Practice examples
Authors: Jóźwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

Co-location helps Warwickshire take holistic view of needs
Design and collaborative working
Authors: Badnall-Neill Toni
Published: October 2022

Only radical redesign and collaboration can fix the crisis in children's social care commissioning, says Toni Badnall-Neill
Making the case for health visiting
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Councils should recognise vital preventative role played by health visitors and protect services, says expert
Easing disproportionality in youth custody
Authors: Parkes Joanne
Published: October 2022

For the first time, most young people in custody are of black and minority ethnic heritage, so what action is being taken to tackle the issue?
Separated children in care
Authors: MacLachlan Stewart
Published: October 2022

Stewart MacLachlan, senior legal & policy officer at Coram Children's Legal Centre, looks at recent changes for separated children in care and what professionals should consider when working with them
YOUTH JUSTICE
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Against a background of continuing wide-ranging reforms of the youth justice system, CYP Now's special report looks at the latest trends and policy developments, academic research and examples of best practice
Social action: Step Up fails to reach most disadvantaged young people
Authors: Simpson Fiona
Published: October 2022

As the government's flagship youth social action initiative Step Up To Serve prepares to close, figures show participation among disadvantaged young people has fallen, prompting questions over its effectiveness
Ex-DCS helps Hackney schools to improve
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Former Ofsted social care chief Eleanor Schooling explains how initiative will join up schools, education providers and researchers
HERE COME THE GIRLS
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

To mark International Women's Day this month, Charlotte Goddard reports on the work of Getaway Girls, which has supported the achievement and aspirations of young women for more than 30 years
Tackling post-lockdown shortage of places
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Early years experts say childcare providers and local authorities must work together to ensure sufficient places after the Covid-19 pandemic
Covid-19 response offers lessons for improving children's services
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

A resource centre for families on the edge of care and youth work group sessions via Zoom are two of the ways support for vulnerable groups is being maintained. Leaders assess what can be learnt for the future
TACKLING CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION
Authors: de Castella Tom
Published: October 2022

Awareness of child criminal exploitation has increased alongside efforts to tackle the problem. Tom de Castella explores the challenges and speaks to some of the projects leading the way
Practitioners reflect on lockdown problems
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

NSPCC has analysed staff diaries to identify key challenges of lockdown for services and vulnerable families so future lessons can be learned
Support gap puts young people at risk
Authors: Cowling Scarlett
Published: October 2022

Local authorities have a duty to provide accommodation for children unable to live with family, but not all get the support they need, says Scarlett Cowling, 16+ specialist advocate at Coram Voice's Always Heard service
Call for child health advocate
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

New body to tackle health disparities must prioritise investment in health visiting, say charities
Preparing for adoption assessment process
Authors: Poore Jane
Published: October 2022

How prospective adopters are prepared for assessment can make or break an adoption, says Jane Poore, adoption consultant at CoramBAAF
Mock childcare inspections
Authors: Stephenson Jo
Published: October 2022

Ofsted's chief may have branded them a ‘waste of money’ but childcare providers and sector bodies tell Jo Stephenson that mock inspections offer vital preparation for when the inspectors do pay a visit
Youth parliament comes of age
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

As UK Youth Parliament turns 20, supporters outline plans to grow by tapping into alumni network
Briefing: Innovation Incubator
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Coram initiative will pool knowledge of councils, charities and businesses to develop innovative ideas
Workshops equip young people to be life savers
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

StreetDoctors sessions show how young people at risk of violence can intervene and be part of the solution when confronted with potentially life-threatening situations
Study reveals most effective ways to measure impact of youth work
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Evaluation of £40m open-access youth work programme highlights links between quality provision and better outcomes by young people, puts forward a framework to demonstrate impact and underpins calls for investment
Social media and adoption
Authors: Harris Alexandra Conroy
Published: October 2022

Alexandra Conroy Harris, legal consultant at CoramBAAF, on how the ease of social media contact between adopted children and birth families is a challenge that could reset expectations for all parties
Covid pressures force childcare closures
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Falling attendance hits childcare providers' income forcing settings to close and cut staff – prompting calls for urgent government support
Sexual Health and Relationships
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Schools will soon be required to teach pupils about sex and relationships, which experts say is vital to help young people navigate a range of complex issues including consent and explicit online material
Briefing: Childcare funding dispute
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

For the second time in recent years, the government is being challenged over early years funding policies
Child Sexual Exploitation
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Children's services have been adapting during the pandemic to deliver interventions and support to vulnerable children and young people as experts warn of an uptick in child sexual exploitation cases
Research evidence
Authors: Karsna Kairika
Published: October 2022

Kairika Karsna, senior research and evaluation officer at the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse, on why we need to ensure that we are capturing and understanding all forms of sexual abuse
Pupils with SEND learn skills for digital careers
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

Special schools project gives young people opportunities to develop their practical skills and gain valuable work experience in exploring digital career paths
WE are the social work champions
Authors: John-Ross Melanie
Published: October 2022

Yorkshire and the Humber region's Children's Social Work Matters programme was set up 10 years ago to address workforce issues. Participants look at the key achievements and future challenges
Lessons from mental health pilots
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Adopting a mentalising approach and appointing virtual mental health leads are key benefits, say organisers
How to overcome the digital divide
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the ‘digital divide’ which widens inequalities between disadvantaged children and young people and their peers. Charlotte Goddard investigates
Foster care
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

While the number of fostering households has gone up, the range of carers available is not always able to meet the complex needs of children, with the system described as being at ‘breaking point’
Guide to key school safeguarding changes
Authors: Christian Ann Marie
Published: October 2022

Draft government guidance on safeguarding in education strengthens the role of designated school lead and introduces new requirements
Kickstart: Five solutions to tackle flagship job scheme's problems
Authors: Ilic Mat
Published: October 2022

MPs have criticised the effectiveness of the Department for Work and Pensions' Kickstart youth jobs scheme, describing it as ‘chaotic’ and citing a lack of available placements, but these issues can be fixed, says expert
How to be an adaptable employer
Authors: Stevens Tony
Published: October 2022

Flexible working approaches adopted during the pandemic point to how organisations can embrace the many advantages of being an adaptable employer that welcomes and supports disabled employees
Competition authority study raises prospect of commissioning reforms
Authors: Simpson Fiona
Published: October 2022

Latest reports feeding into the Care Review paint a picture of a children's social care market that fails to meet the needs of children and costs too much. Authors put forward contrasting ideas for solving the sector's problems
Coram innovation partnership uses tech to tackle problems
Authors: Homden Carol
Published: October 2022

Tech experts joined a webinar hosted by the Coram Innovation Incubator to encourage senior children's services leaders to realise how technology could have a transformative impact on services
Factors for increase in EHCPs
Authors: Mather Zoe
Published: October 2022

The rise in education, health and care plans is partly down to better identification of needs, explains expert
Five ways Covid changed custody
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Research into the impact of the pandemic on youth justice services identifies key lessons to improve practice
Flexible placement practice
Authors: Wilson Danny
Published: October 2022

Danny Wilson, head of children's residential at Bedspace, sets out why commissioners need a wider range of care placement options
Councils call for ‘more support’
Authors: Simpson Fiona
Published: October 2022

Leaders say they require more funding and guidance to provide the specialist help Ukrainian refugees need
CHILDREN'S SERVICES ON THE ROAD
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

Mobile provision allows children's services teams to reach more children, young people and families. Charlotte Goddard spoke to those delivering mobile services to identify challenges and keys to success
SEND support needs in custody
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Guide aims to help practitioners identify more young people in custody who have special educational needs
Recruitment agency practices compound workforce pressures
Authors: Simpson Fiona
Published: October 2022

CYP Now investigation shows 10-fold rise in agency social work teams being used by local authorities in last five years, with children's services leaders saying staff shortages are placing huge pressure on budgets
Early learning Woodwork
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

What does woodwork at nursery actually entail, and what are the benefits to young children of taking part? Annette Rawstrone explains
All about …: picturebooks
Authors: McCormack Andy
Published: October 2022

Reinvigorate your appreciation of picturebooks with this why, what, how and where guide to selecting and using them. By Andy McCormack
On reflection
Authors: Kent Julie , Farley Caroline , Hobson Sue
Published: October 2022

How settings can improve how they support the Communication and Language (C&L) skills of children as seen through the lens of the new Ofsted judgement ‘Quality of education’. By Julie Kent, Caroline Farley and Sue Hobson
training talk
Authors: Jozwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

Jayne White has incorporated movement into everyday activities following a course on physical development. By Gabriella Jozwiak
SEND funding: More SEND cash for early years?
Authors: Crown Hannah
Published: October 2022

SEND funding has been in crisis for years, and while the Government has announced a funding boost and a review, will any of it reach the early years? By Hannah Crown
Make a mark
Authors: Tassoni Penny
Published: October 2022

Ensuring enjoyment, challenge and meaning in children's mark-making. By Penny Tassoni
Up close
Authors: Weinstein Nicole
Published: October 2022

At award-winning Spring Bensham, every effort is made to ensure a feeling of belonging, discovers Nicole Weinstein
Coming clean
Authors: Weinstein Nicole
Published: October 2022

Settings are going to great efforts to ensure their enabling environments contain rich, stimulating resources, despite the constraints of Covid-19, Nicole Weinstein finds
In a flap
Authors: McCormack Andy
Published: October 2022

What's under the flap? Andy McCormack explores the rich variety of interactive picturebooks from the UK and internationally
We've explored…: doctors & nurses
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

Hospital role play can teach much about how our bodies work, finds Annette Rawstrone
Take note
Authors: Holme Jessica
Published: October 2022

How one setting's immersive approach to music made Early Years Teacher Jessica Holme appreciate its developmental role
Goals of our own
Authors: Mackenzie Sarah
Published: October 2022

N Family Club recently revised its curriculum to one that is both based on the EYFS and incorporates the group's own set of values, writes Sarah Mackenzie
An A to Z of learning: G is for…glorious garden
Authors: Keeling Rachel
Published: October 2022

The team at Rachel Keeling Nursery School reveal how their children make the most of the setting's garden area, which provides both activity and tranquillity
childcare counsel
Authors: Belton Hannah
Published: October 2022

Hannah Belton, director and head of employment law at Morgan LaRoche, on the rules on pay for quarantined staff
As a rule
Authors: McCormack Andy
Published: October 2022

Picturebooks can help children get to grips with rules, routines and bedtime. Andy McCormack explains
Early days
Authors: Russell Meredith Jones
Published: October 2022

Studies reveal that exposure to peanuts at a young age can raise tolerance in at-risk children. By Meredith Jones Russell
coronavirus: Bubbles and tests
Authors: Hoyland Laura
Published: October 2022

Hopscotch Early Years Consultancy's Laura Hoyland sets out what settings must do regarding ‘bubbling’ and when a child or staff member tests positive
What matters
Authors: Grenier Julian
Published: October 2022

In the second part of his series exploring the revised Development Matters guidance, Dr Julian Grenier looks at the newly included terms ‘curriculum’ and ‘pedagogy’ and explains what they mean in the context of high-quality early years provision
We've explored… colour
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

What happened when children linked colours with emotions. By Annette Rawstrone
Prime time
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

Educational neuroscientist Paul Howard-Jones tells Annette Rawstrone why reading is the most important skill we can teach to children
Taking control
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

How can settings cater to the unique needs of children with Prader-Willi syndrome and reassure their parents? Annette Rawstrone reports
Staffing levels still in recovery
Authors: Crown Hannah
Published: October 2022

To what extent are recent policy changes to blame for the recruitment crisis? A new report from the Education Policy Institute has some answers. By Hannah Crown
We've explored…: our neighbourhood
Authors: Potter Rosie
Published: October 2022

An exhibition in south London is showing off children's photographs of their explorations of the world outside their nursery, explains resident artist Rosie Potter
We've explored…: loose parts
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

How each room at one setting has embraced loose-parts play and the use of open-ended resources. By Annette Rawstrone
An A to Z of learning: A is for…animals
Authors: Keeling Rachel
Published: October 2022

From creating an encyclopaedia to welcoming creatures into the setting, the Rachel Keeling Nursery School team share some of their children's experiences
A shared vision
Authors: Mountain Julie
Published: October 2022

How a major redevelopment of Oliver Thomas Nursery School's outdoor space involved the whole setting. By Julie Mountain
Coronavirus: Business as unusual
Authors: Hoyland Laura
Published: October 2022

Laura Hoyland troubleshoots the different issues faced by the managers of settings that remain open during the coronavirus crisis
An A to Z of learning: C is for… circuits and celebrations
Authors: Keeling Rachel
Published: October 2022

From examining how electrical items work to marking festivals and holidays, the children at this setting get very involved, explain the Rachel Keeling Nursery School team
leadership: progression–monitoring staff: In progress
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

What does performance management entail and how does it help staff? Annette Rawstrone reports
Outside the box
Authors: Crown Hannah
Published: October 2022

Outdoor learning is embedded in early years programmes at Hull University, and with the Covid crisis, even inductions took place outside. Hannah Crown reports
Helping hands
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

Charlotte Goddard looks at what early years settings can do to narrow the ‘attainment gap’ and alleviate hardship and other issues that have increased during the pandemic