Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

Matthew Gordon: “Sceptics thought we would be gone within two years, but people are recognising the momentum”
Features

Interview: Matthew Gordon, chief executive of Spectra

Social Care
Early intervention could prevent many mental health problems from escalating. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock
Features

Children’s Mental Health Special Report

Health
Demand for mental health services to support children and young people is likely to rise in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
Other

Children’s Mental Health Special Report: Policy context

Health
Generations of former Sea Cadets participants reported a range of developmental benefits to being members. Picture: Justin Sutcliffe/Sea Cadets
Best Practice

Research project charts the long-term impact of Sea Cadets participation

Youth Work
Derren Hayes: “It would breathe life back into declining high streets and ensure family hubs have a wider reach than just the communities they are located in”
Opinion

Put child health hubs on England’s high streets

Children's Services
News

In the April edition of CYP Now: Digital social care, school readiness gap, and Kickstart scheme

Children's Services
The Scout Association is offering 66 work placements as part of the Kickstart scheme
Analysis

Why Kickstart scheme has failed to launch

Youth Work
Many young offenders who participated in the study were found to have experienced mental health problems, violence and abuse. Picture: Rimmdream/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Study links trauma to offending

Youth Justice
Coram intends to bring together the best ideas from inside and outside the sector. Picture: Hero Image/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Briefing: Innovation Incubator

Social Care
Matt Hood: “Ready-made resources can free teachers’ time”
Analysis

Interview: Matt Hood, principal, Oak National Academy

Education
Derren Hayes is editor, Children & Young People Now
Opinion

Support for pupil learning is premium consideration

Editorial
Appropriate content tailored to each learners’ individual education and support needs is accessible via the AutonoMe app. Picture: Auremar/Adobe Stock
Features

App gives autonomy to young adults with SEND

Social Care