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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: Why tax credits frustrate providers

20 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Working Tax Credit system can be confusing to navigate. Ross Watson answers the essential questions about how it works.

Analysis: Antidote to the no ball games culture

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

In a bid to reclaim public space for children and young people, London Play has created "play priority area" signs to help local authorities highlight play-friendly areas. Ross Watson reports...

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.

Analysis: Hard bargaining ahead for new support staff pay body

5 November 2008, Nursery World

The 'poor relations' of the education workforce finally have their own negotiating team to look after their interests, but there is much work to be done first. Simon Vevers 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.

Analysis: Lib Dem Conference - Lib Dems struggle to make a mark

24 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Liberal Democrats gathered in Bournemouth last week for their annual conference. But as Alison Bennett discovered, behind the headlines and big speeches, fresh ideas for children's and youth policy...

News Insight: Early years foundation stage - New curriculum gets under way

3 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Early Years Foundation Stage, the controversial curriculum for under-fives, came into force this week. Sue Learner and Ruth Smith find out whether the sector is prepared.

Analysis: Childcare & Early Years - Nurseries baffled by cost analysis

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Local authorities are trying to fill gaps in funding for non-maintained nurseries, but a National Day Nurseries Association survey, seen exclusively by CYP Now, suggests this process is confusing the...

Analysis - Early learning - Should education begin at home?

25 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

The results of an evaluation of a £6m programme to improve early education are revealed today (25 June). Sue Learner asks whether the Early Learning Partnership Project has delivered on...