Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

Marvel: Enrichment is a ‘fundamental entitlement’
Features

Interview: Ruth Marvel, chief executive of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Youth Work
March's special report focuses on youth apprenticeships
News

In the new edition of CYP Now: Youth apprenticeships special; secure children’s homes; youth violence review

Children's Services
Experts say children and families are going without support while awaiting assessment and diagnosis. Picture: Lena May/Adobe Stock
Analysis

SEND support flaws exposed

Education
The year to March 2023 saw a slight uptick in council spending on youth services. Picture: SeventyFour/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Latest figures highlight council youth services at a crossroads

Youth Work
Derren Hayes: 'Whichever party forms the next government, it will need a stable and sufficient early years workforce to help drive economic growth.'
Opinion

Reward longevity to retain and attract childcare staff

Editorial
Denise Hatton: 'Youth services are not a luxury but the bedrock of a prosperous future.' Picture: YMCA
News

English councils increase spending on youth services

Youth Work
Bolton’s latest Ofsted report includes praise for progress made in areas such as early help and transitions for disabled children. Picture: Jason/Adobe Stock
Best Practice

Local Spotlight: Bolton Council

Social Care
Over the past 20 years, trauma-informed approaches have become increasingly popular. Picture: ILOLI/Adobe Stock
Features

Special Report: Trauma-Informed Care

Children's Services
The language used by practitioners about children can easily become victim blaming, panelists warned. Picture: Robertson/Peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock
Features

The Big Debate: Would consistent application of TIC benefit children’s services?

Children's Services
News

In the new edition of CYP Now: Care Review reforms, supporting prisoners' children, trauma-informed care

Children's Services
Researchers looked at common risk factors. Picture: Esthermm/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Research reveals trends in child social care demand and outcomes

Social Care
The guidance aims to aid decision making for school leaders. Picture: Nito/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Support for transgender pupils

Health