Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

Changes to the school environment was parents' main concern over their children's return to the classroom

News 14 September 2020

Parents raise concerns over impact of school return on children's mental health

Health

Young people from the Dost Centre for Young Refugees and Migrants visited the lido twice during the summer. Picture: City of London Corporation

Other 11 September 2020

#Chances4Children: Disadvantaged children swim for free thanks to scheme

Health

Having a criminal record for offences committed as a child can harm young people's chances of finding work. Picture: Tom Julier

News 7 September 2020

Criminal records system 'undermining' youth justice reforms, campaigners claim

Youth Justice

Councils have seen income fall as a result of services being closed. Picture: Adobestock

News 20 August 2020

Covid-19 set to drive up children's services spending by £300m

Social Care

There are 24 challenges in the Future Proof Parks summer activity programme. Picture: Groundwork

News 18 August 2020

#Chances4Children: Groundwork 'challenges' help young people access parks

Youth Work

The letter calls for all children in families who are classified as having no recourse to public funds to be able to receive free school meals permanently. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 14 August 2020

Call for permanent extension of free school meals for disadvantaged migrant children

Social Care

There were 4,550 children referred into the NRM in 2019. Picture: Morguefile

News 13 August 2020

Review highlights best practice in supporting child slavery victims

Social Care

Angel Pre School in Pimlico ran a range of fun activities for young children at its holiday club. Picture: LEYF

News 11 August 2020

#Chances4Children: Nurseries run free holiday clubs for disadvantaged families

Early Years

A total of 24 young people will receive training in digital skills through the project. Picture: AdobeStock

News 6 August 2020

#Chances4Children: Digital skills training tackles risk of youth violence

Youth Work

Three quarters of support workers reported a rise in families accessing mental health support during the pandemic. Picture: AdobeStock

News 4 August 2020

Pandemic takes toll on children's mental wellbeing

Social Care

Youth workers in Northumberland delivered 400 sports packs to help young people stay active during the coronavirus lockdown. Picture: Northumberland Council

News 4 August 2020

#Chances4Children: Council leaders praise ‘commitment’ of Northumberland youth workers

Youth Work

There was an 81 per cent year-on-year rise in under-25s sleeping rough in London up to March 2020. Picture: AdobeStock

News 3 August 2020

Steep rise in young rough sleepers in London

Social Care