Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

Derren Hayes: 'Change will not be straightforward to deliver. Key will be assessing if it is feasible for health and police staff to be seconded into specialist units.'
Opinion

Safeguarding reforms must include funding

Social Care
Youth workers can use sport sessions to address some of the contemporary concerns that young people face. Picture: StreetGames
Other

Youth work and sport – Policy context

Youth Work
Climbing is part of an approach that promotes good physical and mental health. Picture: OnSide
Best Practice

Youth zone sport engages young people in positive activities

Youth Work
Bath & North East Somerset received a share of £15m to develop intensive support for families at risk of care proceedings. Picture: Alexey Fedorenko/Adobe Stock
Best Practice

Bath & North East Somerset: Local Spotlight

Children's Services
Young people with SEND explain how simple adjustments by professionals can make a big difference to their lives. Picture: YouTube
Best Practice

Young people with SEND create video about education changes they want to see

Youth Work
Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are much more likely to be locked out of the labour market, the data shows. Image: Tom Julier
News

Young people from workless households more likely to be unemployed, ONS data shows

Social Care
Charities are warning that more families are struggling with debt due to rising energy bills. Image: Adobestock
News

Charities call on chancellor to do more for struggling families

Social Care
StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to enhance young people's lives. Picture: StreetGames
News

CYP Now Awards: what the winners did next

Children's Services
News

10 key questions about the CYP Now Awards answered

Winners describe the benefits of winning a CYP Now award. Picture: Julian Dodd
News

CYP Now Awards: The benefits of entering

The CYP Now Awards last took place in-person in 2019. Picture: Julian Dodd
News

CYP Now Awards: Key moments in its history

Measures include ‘local inclusion plans’ across early years, schools and post-16 education. Picture: Lena May/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Cautious welcome for SEND vision but campaigners remain sceptical

Education