Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

There are gaps in provision for home-educated pupils. Picture: gpointstudio/Adobe Stock
Other

Careers Advice and Guidance – Key policy developments

Education
Robin Walker: 'I’ve seen some fantastic work going on in primary schools, including specialist primary schools, but it’s the exception rather than the rule'
Features

How well is the careers advice system meeting children’s needs?

Education
News

In CYP Now this month: Council childcare role, careers advice special, tackling eating disorders

Children's Services
Career Connect’s early intervention service helps young people in Sefton at risk of becoming Neet (not in education, employment or training)
Features

Careers Advice and Guidance Special Report

Education
Derren Hayes: 'There are dozens of examples of good local practice across the country but what is really needed now is a national strategy'
Opinion

We need a national strategy to uphold children’s rights

Children's Services
A significant proportion of child protection plans cite HSB as a factor. Picture: Photographee EU Adobestock
News

CYP Now webinar will explore effective responses to HSB in children

Social Care
EYFS reforms increased the focus on developing children's literacy skills. Picture: atikinka/AdobeStock
News

Councils raise concerns over impact of EYFS reforms

Early Years
Delays to care proceedings can be harmful for children and create extra anxiety, damage to education and disruption to sibling relationships. Picture: N Lawrenson/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Cafcass sets out plan to address delays in family court system

Social Care
The report finds that children’s services in England are hindered by ‘systemic challenges’. Picture: Adobe Stock/Pixel-Shot
Analysis

Four key obstacles to improving children’s services in England

Children's Services
The squeeze on household incomes has had a knock-on effect on charities. Picture: Anchalee/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Charities confront giving decline

Children's Services
The roadmap aims to improve access to youth services for all young people. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
Other

Access to Youth Work: Key policy developments

Youth Work
Onside’s youth zones offer activities to engage young people across the country. Picture: Jimmy Lee
Features

The Big Debate: What is the key to improving access to youth work services?

Youth Work