Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

Derren Hayes: 'Childcare funding, school standards and tackling violence resonate with the public at large and so will be higher up the agenda this year'
Opinion

Three key sector issues for a general election year

Editorial
Childcare providers are facing financial challenges on multiple fronts. Picture: Julya/Adobe Stock
Features

Sustainable Childcare - key policy developments

Early Years
Retention of staff is a problem in childcare settings where children have high levels of need requiring a well-trained workforce. Picture: Shock/Adobe Stock
Features

The Big Debate: How could government-funded childcare be more sustainable?

Early Years
Each year, Lancashire passes on £3.65m to around 1,500 early years providers. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
Best Practice

Lancashire trusts providers’ decision

Early Years
MacAlister received an OBE for his work chairing England's Independent Review of Children's Social Care
News

MacAlister and Trowler recognised in King's New Year's Honours

Children's Services
Camila Batmanghelidjh set up Kids Company in 1996. Photo: Kids Company
News

Sector pays tribute to social justice campaigner Camila Batmanghelidjh

Children's Services
CYP Now’s special report on sustainable childcare highlights the key policy developments shaping the sector. Picture: Tunedin/Adobe Stock
Features

Sustainable Childcare Special Report

Early Years
The DfE has pledged to set out guidance governing the supply of social work staff . Picture: fizkes/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Briefing: U-turn on agency ban

Social Care
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