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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: 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...

Analysis: Policy - DCSF under inspection - one year on

25 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Department for Children, Schools and Families celebrates its first anniversary this week. Here, CYP Now brings together a team of senior figures from the sector to deliver their verdicts...

Analysis - Is the DCSF too unwieldy to deliver?

30 April 2008, Children & Young People Now

A report by a cross-party group of MPs has raised concerns that the Department for Children, Schools and Families lacks focus on coherent policy and outcomes. Helen Gilbert investigates whether...