Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

Experts suggest inadequate support for struggling pupils is driving up exclusions. Picture: Andov/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Exclusions rise adds impetus for change

Education
Researchers looked at what ideas ‘stick’ to support children leaving care. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Toolkit aims to spread innovative practice in leaving care services

Children's Services
Doctors' leaders are calling for an increase in trainee paediatricians. Photo: AdobeStock
News

One in five trainee child doctors at risk of burnout

Health
'The past decade has seen record spending on SEND services'.
Opinion

Inclusive education crucial to better SEND outcomes

Editorial
Bridget Phillipson has been appointed as Education Secretary by Keir Starmer
News

Phillipson prioritises children's social care reform

Education
David Johnston was appointed children's minister in August 2023. Picture: UK Parliament
News

General Election 2024: Former children's minister Johnston among Tory MPs to lose seats

Children's Services
The family court deals with some of the most sensitive cases involving vulnerable families. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock
Features

Special Report: Family courts and care proceedings

Children's Services
Since January, media have been able to attend hearings at 16 family courts in England as part of a pilot to improve transparency. Picture: СЕМЕН САЛИВАНЧУК/Adobe Stock
Features

The Big Debate: Will family court reporting lead to better decisions for children?

Social Care
Family Drug and Alcohol Court staff are based at the Tavistock and Portman Trust.
Best Practice

Court helps families solve problems

Social Care
Family courts dealt with 15,603 public law cases in 2023 which involved 25,672 children and young people. Picture: William/Adobe Stock
Features

Family courts and care proceedings: Key policy developments

Social Care
Huge changes have swept the country throughout the five years of this parliament, affecting children, young people and families. Picture: Bednarek/Adobe Stock
Features

The hits and misses of a ‘patchy’ parliament for children’s services

Youth Justice
Neurodivergent pupils face challenges in the classroom, experts say. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Breaking the offending cycle

Youth Justice