Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

Surrey County Council has had an impressive turnaround in children’s services since an ‘inadequate’ Ofsted rating in 2018. Picture: William/Adobe Stock
Best Practice

Local Spotlight: Surrey County Council

Children's Services
Children who live in residential care now tend to be older and have more complex needs. Picture: Mikhaylovskiy/Adobe Stock
Features

Residential Care: Special Report

Residential Children's Care
The number of children at Oakhill STC has been reduced to 40. Image: YJS
News

Government sets out improvement plan for Oakhill STC

Youth Justice
If accepted, the case could have led to compensation claims against councils. Image: Pheelingsmedia / Adobestock
News

Councils not deemed liable for care duties under section 20 ruling

Social Care
The number of children's mental health workers has risen significantly since 2019. Picture: Alex Deverill
News

Survey reveals large rise in children's mental health workforce

Health
Children's minister Will Quince described family hubs as Sure Start +++. Image: Parliament TV
News

Children’s minister outlines ambitions for family hubs

Early Years
Education Secretary Nadim Zahawi was giving evidence to the Education Select Committee. Image: Parliament TV
News

Education Secretary backs home education register

Education
Disadvantaged pupils experienced a rise in lost reading development between autumn 2020 and summer 2021
News

Disadvantaged pupils' education hit hardest by pandemic

Education
News

In the November edition of CYP Now: Tackling youth violence, Care Review, children gambling

Children's Services
Metal detector arches and hand-held wands are used by some youth offending teams. Picture: POCO_BW/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Youth offending service policies

Youth Justice
Social workers create storyboards with children to help explain court proceedings. Picture: Africa Studio/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Cafcass sharpens practice focus

Social Care
The Institute of Health Visiting is calling for a national workforce plan for the sector. Picture: Institute of Health Visiting
Analysis

Call for child health advocate

Health