Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

Charity Redthread provides support to young people at a 'reachable moment'. Picture: Redthread
Analysis

Tackling rising youth violence threat

Youth Work
Graham Chatterley: ‘Children need to feel safe to learn’
Features

Interview: Graham Chatterley, educationalist

Education
There are gaps in provision for home-educated pupils. Picture: gpointstudio/Adobe Stock
Other

Careers Advice and Guidance – Key policy developments

Education
Robin Walker: 'I’ve seen some fantastic work going on in primary schools, including specialist primary schools, but it’s the exception rather than the rule'
Features

How well is the careers advice system meeting children’s needs?

Education
News

In CYP Now this month: Council childcare role, careers advice special, tackling eating disorders

Children's Services
Career Connect’s early intervention service helps young people in Sefton at risk of becoming Neet (not in education, employment or training)
Features

Careers Advice and Guidance Special Report

Education
Derren Hayes: 'There are dozens of examples of good local practice across the country but what is really needed now is a national strategy'
Opinion

We need a national strategy to uphold children’s rights

Children's Services
A significant proportion of child protection plans cite HSB as a factor. Picture: Photographee EU Adobestock
News

CYP Now webinar will explore effective responses to HSB in children

Social Care
EYFS reforms increased the focus on developing children's literacy skills. Picture: atikinka/AdobeStock
News

Councils raise concerns over impact of EYFS reforms

Early Years
Delays to care proceedings can be harmful for children and create extra anxiety, damage to education and disruption to sibling relationships. Picture: N Lawrenson/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Cafcass sets out plan to address delays in family court system

Social Care
The report finds that children’s services in England are hindered by ‘systemic challenges’. Picture: Adobe Stock/Pixel-Shot
Analysis

Four key obstacles to improving children’s services in England

Children's Services
The squeeze on household incomes has had a knock-on effect on charities. Picture: Anchalee/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Charities confront giving decline

Children's Services