Big Issues

Big Issues give you a quick, easy way to find articles on important topics. New articles are added regularly to many of the sections, so do check back if you are following a particular issue.

Munro Review - the future of child protection

News, comment and analysis on Eileen Munro's review of child protection, which aimed to strengthen the profession and free social workers from unnecessary regulation and bureaucracy.

Funding cuts

Government plans to rescue the economy have seen council budgets ravaged and funding for many projects and organisations dry up. Find all the news on the cuts and their impact here.

For Youth's Sake

The For Youth’s Sake campaign aims to highlight the invaluable role young people’s services play in communities and raise awareness of how such services cannot be lost without consequence...

Inspections

Keep up-to-date with how children's services are performing across England, plus other Ofsted-related news.

The local government finance settlement

News and analysis on the impact of the funding settlement on children and young people's services.

Youth custody

Follow the latest news and debate surrounding youth custody on Children & Young People Now

The future of Connexions

Government funding cuts have had a devastating impact on Connexions services across the country. Find all the latest news, comment and analysis on Children & Young People Now.