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Interview: On close inspection - Michael Hart, director, children, Ofsted

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Baby P case has generated more than the usual level of interest in Ofsted's annual report into the state of services for children in England.

News Insight: Children's Services - The state of services is laid bare

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Ofsted's annual report last week showed that there have been improvements across the sector, but it also flagged up areas of significant concern. Ross Watson examines what the findings mean...

News Insight: Safeguarding - Baby P and the lessons for the children's workforce

20 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Early analysis of the case of Baby P points to failings in practice rather than procedure or process. Ruth Smith examines the fallout and asks what needs to be done...

Feature: How to predict children at risk

20 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

A new tool is helping local authorities to spot families who could need extra support. Chloe Stothart investigates.

Analysis: Children's trusts get a reality check

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Audit Commission last week attacked the current state of children's trusts, prompting serious questions about what the future holds. Lauren Higgs investigates.

Care Leavers Special Report: 'It felt like they had just given up'

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Despite legislative and policy changes over the past eight years, many care leavers still struggle to access the practical and emotional support they need.

Care Leavers Special Report: The Support Care Leavers Need

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

What do recent care leavers think about the help they get?

Feature: Disability: Happy to travel on my own

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Birmingham City Council has saved nearly £70,000 since it started a scheme to train young disabled teenagers to use public transport independently. Jo Stephenson reports.

Feature: Young sex offenders

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The number of sexual offences committed by young people is on the rise. But a severe shortage of treatment places is thwarting rehabilitation. Tom de Castella reports.

Analysis: Credit Crunch - Children's services face up to an uncertain future

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The banking system is in crisis, the economy is on the edge of recession and unemployment is rising fast.