Derren Hayes

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Many adoptees lacked confidence in their academic ability, a new study finds. Image: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2020

Third of adopted children fail to complete college course, study finds

Social Care

The amendments to statutory duties were introduced in April 24-hours after being laid before parliament. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 June 2020

Timeline for relaxation of social care statutory duties

Social Care

Anne Longfield called the government's decision not to extend free school meals as 'exceptionally short-sighted'. Image: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 9 June 2020

Commissioner and MPs call for extension of free school meals over summer holidays

Education

Rosemary Watt-Wyness, chief executive of London Youth, said the programme would be seeking practitioners with untapped potential. Image: London Youth

News 8 June 2020

Youth workers to be trained to lead violence response in London

Youth Work

Welsh education minister Kirsty Williams confirmed that from 29 June schools in Wales will open to pupils from all year groups. Picture: Welsh government

News 3 June 2020

Pupils in Wales set to return this month, but school openings remain low in England

Education

The majority of nurseries say they will be operating at a loss until September. Picture: NDNA

News 2 June 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 2 June

Coronavirus

Neil Leitch: 'The very future of the childcare sector is at risk'. Picture: EYA

News 1 June 2020

Low demand for childcare puts sector's future at risk as lockdown lifts

Early Years

London's Hurlingham Club will host the Awards ceremony on Thursday 18 March 2021

News 1 June 2020

CYP Now Awards entry deadline extended due to pandemic

Children's Services

Other 28 May 2020

Policy: Commissioning – Placement Planning

Children's Services

Three-quarters of organisations supporting young people that responded to the survey closed youth clubs during the lockdown.

News 28 May 2020

Lockdown restrictions threaten youth groups' future

Youth Work

News 27 May 2020

In July’s CYP Now: Lockdown lessons; devolution in children’s services; and commissioning special report

Children's Services

School-Home Support will provide a dedicated worker to support the mental health needs of pupils at Wize-Up Academy. Image: SHS

News 27 May 2020

PRU pupils to get mental health support thanks to grant

Social Care