Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

Health visitor numbers have fallen by more than a third since 2015. Image: AdobeStock
News

New inequalities body must 'rebuild' health visiting workforce, says charity

Health
The programme will fund training for early years staff to help children develop literacy skills. Image: AdobeStock
News

DfE extends early years training scheme to boost children's literacy

Early Years
News

In the September edition of CYP Now: Rural youth work, Training guide, CSE special report

Children's Services
Spending time on Jamie’s Farm helps young people boost their self-confidence. Picture: Lydia Booth Photography/Jamie's Farm
Analysis

Report reveals rural youth work cuts and how to boost provision

Youth Work
Latest statistics show a fall in the total number of childcare providers in England. Picture: Adobe Stock
Analysis

Briefing: Childcare funding dispute

Early Years
Sir Jack Petchey: ‘It’s your attitude that matters’
Features

Interview: Sir Jack Petchey

Youth Work
Derren Hayes is editor of Children & Young People Now
Opinion

Youth work is integral to rural communities

Youth Work
Online harms and risks have been heightened during the pandemic. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock
Other

Child Sexual Exploitation: Policy context

Social Care
Picture: Nichizhenova Elena/Adobe Stock
Features

Child Sexual Exploitation: Special Report

Social Care
As Covid-19 restrictions ease, services are reporting increased demand to help children and families recover from the effects of the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock
Features

Pandemic recovery: sector bodies outline their priorities for action

Chances4Children
Illustration: Happy Art/Adobe Stock
Funding

Local Connections Fund

Funding
Significant regeneration plans have been approved for North East Lincolnshire but recruitment of experienced children’s social workers has proved difficult during the pandemic. Picture: simon/Adobe Stock
Best Practice

North East Lincolnshire Council: Local Spotlight

Management