Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

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In CYP Now this month: Residential adventures, foster care, SEND reform

Children's Services
Surrey County Council's Rachael Wardell makes her inaugural speech as president of the Association of Directors of Children's Services
Analysis

ADCS president Rachael Wardell targets overhaul of SEND system

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Training built up practitioners’ confidence
Analysis

Early years training delivers boost for children and childcare staff

Early Years
News

MP calls for better support for care leavers

Social Care
News

New ADCS president calls for twin-track approach to SEND reform

Education
Childcare settings have been forced to close due to the app. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Decision to close Manchester youth charity 'frustrates' campaigners

Youth Work
Children faced 22 hours a day in cells under the rules. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Children held in YOIs spending 20 hours in cells, charity probe finds

Youth Justice
Practitioners should build trusting relationships with young people to avoid triggering feelings of a power imbalance. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Government confirms adoption support funding to continue

Social Care
The CYP Now Awards have celebrated outstanding practice and been attended by several ministers including Michael Gove, Beverley Hughes, Ed Balls and Edward Timpson
Feature

The CYP Now Awards reach 20th milestone

Children's Services
Features

Special Report: Artificial intelligence in children's services

Children's Services
The Competition and Markets Authority is studying the children's social care market
Analysis

Poll reveals sector leaders' deep concerns over residential care

Features

AI in children's services: key policy developments

Children's Services