Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

The universal credit two-child limit policy has affected up to 1.25m children according to estimates. Image: AdobeStock
News

'End universal credit two-child policy to tackle poverty', urge commissioners

Social Care
According to latest data, 30,000 childcare providers are at risk of closure this year. Picture: Adobe Stock
Analysis

Priorities for childcare strategy

Early Years
Experts fear new social workers lack experience to take on cases in family courts. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Cafcass scheme raises concerns

Social Care
John Pearce, corporate director for children and young people’s services, Durham County Council
Analysis

How Durham aids young jobless

Education
Perera: “Disadvantaged pupils more affected by virus”
Features

Interview: Natalie Perera - EPI chief on what education catch up plans need to include

Education
Derren Hayes: “One-to-one and small group tuition has proven to be effective in helping progress, with research showing it can lead to an attainment boost of up to five months”
Opinion

Commit to tuition to close attainment gap

Editorial
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Other

Children's Care Commissioning Special Report: Policy Context

Commissioning
Funding ensures the transition process goes well for both the children and carers. Picture: Gajus/Adobe Stock
Features

Fostering partnership to boost children's life chances

Social Care
Illustration: Martialred/Adobe Stock
Funding

Covid recovery – John Lyon's Charity

Children's Services
Government-appointed commissioner Helen Lincoln says Blackpool has put in place the building blocks of “substantial and lasting improvement” for children and families. Picture: DavidOsborne/Adobe Stock
Best Practice

Blackpool Borough Council: Local Spotlight

Children's Services
Disadvantaged children made up nearly two thirds of persistently absent pupils. Image: AdobeStock
News

Council analysis reveals post-lockdown rise in pupil absence

Education
The funding will help more young people in care remain with their foster carer after turning 18. Image: AdobeStock
News

Funding boost for flagship care leaver schemes

Social Care