In the November edition of CYP Now: Children Act 1989; character education; and children's services inspections

Six leading experts from across the sector reflect on the impact the legislation has had and identify emerging threats to its core principles.

The 12-page special report looks at the latest research, policy and practice developments in character education. Practice examples include the work of Sea Cadets in deprived inner-city areas; Commando Joe's programme in schools and childcare settings; the volunteering scheme run by Swavesey Village College; and how the Challenge is working with young people at risk of becoming Neet. 

Former DCS Colin Green assesses the merits of recommendations from a review of Ofsted's children's services framework which calls for a greater focus on practice in inspections.

Also in the November edition:

• Youth justice - Inspectorates call for improvements in post-custody support, including a national accommodation network
• Social care - Why the 10 Greater Manchester councils are the first to sign up to a pledge to recognise the care experience 
• Youth work - Three experts outline how the government's £500m youth investment fund should be spent
• Health - The key factors behind the worrying rise in the number of young people dying by suicide
• Education - The reasons for the variation between areas in the rate of unexplained pupil exits from school
• Interview - New Cafcass chief Jacky Tiotto on the key pressures facing the organisation and her plans for tackling them

You can see the full contents of the current edition here

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