Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

Derren Hayes: “One-to-one and small group tuition has proven to be effective in helping progress, with research showing it can lead to an attainment boost of up to five months”
Opinion

Commit to tuition to close attainment gap

Editorial
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Other

Children's Care Commissioning Special Report: Policy Context

Commissioning
Funding ensures the transition process goes well for both the children and carers. Picture: Gajus/Adobe Stock
Features

Fostering partnership to boost children's life chances

Social Care
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Funding

Covid recovery – John Lyon's Charity

Children's Services
Government-appointed commissioner Helen Lincoln says Blackpool has put in place the building blocks of “substantial and lasting improvement” for children and families. Picture: DavidOsborne/Adobe Stock
Best Practice

Blackpool Borough Council: Local Spotlight

Children's Services
Disadvantaged children made up nearly two thirds of persistently absent pupils. Image: AdobeStock
News

Council analysis reveals post-lockdown rise in pupil absence

Education
The funding will help more young people in care remain with their foster carer after turning 18. Image: AdobeStock
News

Funding boost for flagship care leaver schemes

Social Care
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Features

Children's Care Commissioning Special Report

Management
The Competition and Markets Authority is studying the children's social care market
News

Children's sector leaders urge greater scrutiny of social care providers

Social Care
News

In the May edition of CYP Now: New gangs threat; language of children’s services; mental health special

Children's Services
Proposals include family hubs that will provide childcare, healthcare, early education and information about training and jobs. Picture: Oksix/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Back child health reforms with the necessary funds, says sector

Early Years
Charlotte Ramsden is director of people at Salford City Council
Analysis

ADCS presidency to be focused on recovery

Children's Services