Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

Derren Hayes, editor, Children & Young People Now
Opinion

Longfield has set high bar for commissioners

Editorial
Ofsted inspectors praised Peterborough’s “stable and effective” leadership team for driving children’s services improvements. Picture: Chris Dorney/Adobe Stock
Best Practice

Peterborough City Council: Local Spotlight

Children's Services
News

In the March edition of CYP Now: Longfield’s legacy, tackling child obesity and trauma-informed practice

Children's Services
Barran said the YIF has always been about investing in 'innovation'. Picture: Parliament UK
News

Minister commits to Youth Investment Fund but focus will be on 'innovation'

Youth Work
News

In the February edition of CYP Now: Care Review, lockdown pressures and parenting programmes

Children's Services
Care-experienced young people at a participation session run by charity Become. Picture: Become
Analysis

Care experts outline ambitions

Residential Children's Care
The ICHA report details emerging evidence that children's home staffing shortages are having an effect on placements. Picture: Alex Deverill
Analysis

Factors for stagnation in use of homes

Social Care
Mark Russell: “Inside the heart of every young person is hope, but it’s taken a battering during the pandemic”
Features

Interview: Mark Russell, The Children’s Society chief executive

Children's Services
Opinion

Review must include needs of care leavers

Editorial
The Early Intervention Foundation defines parenting interventions “as advice and treatment offered to parents with the primary aim of supporting children’s social, emotional and intellectual wellbeing”. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock
Features

Parenting Programmes: Special Report

Children's Services
Parent Champions sees parent volunteers speak to other parents about local services that could support their families
Other

Parenting Programmes: Policy context

Children's Services
Stoke-on-Trent has an improvement plan for children’s services, including restorative practice and family group conferencing. Picture: TA Craft Photography/Adobe Stock
Features

Stoke-on-Trent City Council: Local Spotlight

Children's Services