Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

The service’s increased digital presence caught the eye of a film expert in the US who volunteered to transform the content
Best Practice

Cardiff’s digital skills help boost engagement

Youth Work
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Funding

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

Management
Lambeth Council has become one of the first local authorities in England to back care status as a protected characteristic. Picture: chrisdorney/Adobe Stock
Best Practice

Local Spotlight: Lambeth Council

Children's Services
News

In the November edition of CYP Now: Care proceedings, youth work special, family hubs

Children's Services
The government is investing in new youth centres. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock
Features

Access to Youth Work: Special Report

Youth Work
Derren Hayes: "The average duration of care proceedings had crept up from the 26-week target to the mid-30s in early 2020, suggesting there is a fundamental system problem with delays"
Opinion

Quicker care proceedings can give children certainty

Social Care
Harker: 'The current patchwork of temporary support available to vulnerable children is doing more harm than good'. Picture: Nuffield FJO
News

Government taskforce set up to tackle rise in DoL orders

Social Care
Jacky Tiotto said Cafcass needs more flexibility in how it rewards staff to help it compete with local authorities. PIcture: Cafcass
News

Cafcass boss: 'Enhanced employment package needed to drive down staff turnover'

Social Care
News

Inside CYP Now this October: Residential care special, custody restraint ban, case recording advice

Children's Services
The membership body championed the views of children’s voluntary sector organisations. Picture: Krakenimages.com/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Children England’s demise reveals ‘existential’ risk to charity sector

Teachers and schools feel they are not getting the support they need from external agencies. Picture: DGLimages/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Crisis hits behaviour and safety in schools

Education
New guidance ‘strengthens the argument’ for moving away from metal handcuffs. Picture: Jan H. Andersen/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Briefing: custody restraint ban

Youth Justice