Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

The white paper states that it is important that custodial sentences reflect the seriousness of offending. Picture: Peter Crane
Analysis

Plans to reform child sentences

Youth Justice
Participants will be able to draw on coaching from voluntary youth sector leaders. Picture: ASDF/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Young leaders hone their skills

Youth Work
Okezie: “We need to balance painting the picture of need with equipping young people with the tenacity to navigate this situation. We can’t remove hope from the narrative”
Features

Interview – Ndidi Okezie, chief executive, UK Youth

Youth Work
Councils are exploring methods to reduce the number of young people placed in residential accommodation. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe stock
Features

Residential Care: Policy context

Residential and specialist care
The film features young people explaining their rights and what impact it can have if adults don’t respect them
Features

Leicester young people’s film about children’s rights reaches global audience

Youth Work
East Riding has an improvement plan that aims to build on work praised by Ofsted, including strong early intervention services. Picture: Burnstuff2003/Adobe Stock
Features

East Riding of Yorkshire Council – Local Spotlight

Children's Services
News

In the November edition of CYP Now: Open-access youth work; fast-track training schemes; and residential care special

Children's Services
Charlotte Ramsden became Salford City Council DCS in 2014
News

Salford DCS Charlotte Ramsden receives OBE in Queen's birthday honours

Children's Services
News

In the October edition of CYP Now: Coping with local lockdowns, training guide and ACE special report

Children's Services
Analysis

Coping with pandemic lockdowns

Children's Services
Projects funded through the Youth Investment Fund have achieved impressive satisfaction ratings from young participants.
Analysis

Study highlights beneficial impact of open access youth provision

Youth Work
A third of parents say they have had difficulty accessing childcare since the easing of lockdown restrictions.
Analysis

Developing Covid-proof childcare services

Early Years