Derren Hayes

Derren Hayes

derren.hayes@markallengroup.com

As children display rainbows to raise community spirits, professionals have called on the state to do more to support vulnerable families. Picture: Ciaran, aged 11, from Surrey
Analysis

Coronavirus: campaigners warn on capacity of children’s charities

Health
News

In the new edition of CYP Now: Therapeutic interventions, care review, Getaway Girls

Children's Services
We Belong was established as an independent charity in October 2019. Picture: Arteh Odjidia
Analysis

Secret to independence success

Youth services
Children’s centres can deliver individualised services in areas that feel left behind. Picture: Oksix/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Call for action to arrest decline in number of children’s centres

Early Years
Johnson: Funding for care leavers must be realistic
Features

Interview: Helen Johnson – Refugee Council’s head of children’s services

Children's Services
Derren Hayes is editor of Children & Young People Now
Opinion

England needs in-depth and speedy care review

Social Care
Girls moving to secondary school are among the most likely to suffer from mental health issues. Picture: Alex Deverill
Other

Therapeutic Care: Policy context

Mental health
Learning Through Play uses games to improve children’s executive function skills. Picture: watcherfox/Adobe Stock
Features

Learning Through Play, USA

Education
Wakefield Council has boosted investment in children’s services by £14m a year as part of efforts to turn around performance. Picture: Wakefield Council
Best Practice

Wakefield Council: Local Spotlight

Children's Services
Steve Walker became Leeds DCS in August 2016
News

Leeds' DCS Steve Walker steps down

Social Care
News

In the new edition of CYP Now: Career changers; youth work special; EYFS changes

Children's Services
The number of children adopted in England has fallen by a third since 2018. Picture: Adobe Stock/digitalskillet1
Analysis

Clash over prioritising adoption

Social Care