Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

The government has set out plans for SEND reform. Picture: Westbourne School
Other

How a specialist school supports the needs of SEMH pupils

The board was set up to oversee implementation of the government's adoption strategy. Picture: AdobeStock
News

Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board set to close

Social Care
News

In the latest edition of CYP Now: Focus on SEMH; social work on TV; gangs and young people

Children's Services
The awards took place at London's Hurlingham Club. Picture: Colin Miller
News

CYP Now Awards winners revealed on night of celebration

Early Years
Longfield: "There are parts of the country where the state is failing in its duty to protect vulnerable children." Photo: Alex Deverill
News

Longfield commission sets out ‘Sure Start for teenagers’ plans

Youth Justice
Steve Crocker said councils are being 'put over a barrel' by employment agencies' practices. Picture: ADCS
News

ADCS chief slams 'unscrupulous' employment agencies and 'profit motive' in children's social care

Children's Services
There has been a rise in child protection enquiries since the start of the pandemic. Picture: WaveBreakMedia/AdobeStock
News

Extent of rising demand on children's services revealed by ADCS research

Social Care
Magic Breakfast is to provide free nutritious meals in schools across Wandsworth. Picture: Magic Breakfast
Analysis

Councils dig deep to help children and families below poverty line

Cost-of-living
The report cited two cases where children waited five days in the ED for a bed. Picture: Ronald/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Long waits for mental health care blamed on bed and staff shortage

Health
‘Significant underused space in schools’ could be opened up for extra childcare provision. Picture: bernardbodo/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Case for expanding school-led childcare

Early Years
Rachel de Souza has called for schools and local authorities to improve attendance. Picture: Wirestock Creators/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Briefing: School attendance drive

Education
Derren Hayes: 'Giving young people a greater stake in the future of civic spaces is an investment in the long term and will deliver economic benefits to an area'
Opinion

Let’s design towns that meet children’s needs

Editorial