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Steve Crocker says he is looking to the year ahead with ‘excitement and trepidation'

Analysis 27 April 2022

ADCS presidency to be shaped by trio of children’s services reports

Alison O’Sullivan: "Investment by government in regional capacity creates exciting potential to join up national and local agendas."

Opinion 27 April 2022

DfE revamp offers children’s services opportunities

Andrew Webb: "Some children will have their needs best met by residential care – but, sadly, not by the existing care sector."

Opinion 27 April 2022

Only systemic change can solve failing care ‘market’

News 26 April 2022

In the new issue of CYP Now: SEND green paper, digital solutions special, the Care Pledge

Justice minister Dominic Raab announced plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British bill of rights. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 April 2022

Abandon plans for bill of rights, government urged

Many children's services were moved online during national lockdowns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 April 2022

Praise for national 'resilience' of children's services in adapting to pandemic

John Coughlan was appointed commissioner at West Sussex Council in 2019. Picture: Hampshire County Council

News 3 April 2022

West Sussex: Independent trust no longer needed to take over children’s services

Lifelong Links supports children to stay in touch with family members. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 April 2022

Lifelong Links improves children’s mental health and wellbeing, study shows

News 30 March 2022

Inside the April edition of CYP Now: Care commissioning reforms, outdoor learning special, CYP Now Awards winners

Team Oasis is planning to offer its largest-ever holiday clubs for children in 2022

Features 29 March 2022

Award-winning work with children

It costs £1,012 to apply for citizenship for a child in care. Picture: Maksims/Adobe Stock

Features 29 March 2022

Legal Update: Migrant looked-after children

Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, where staff ensure strong care pathways between hospital and community services. Picture: Jill Domoney

Features 29 March 2022

International Focus: Perinatal care, Australia

Children will also be eligible for the pupil premium and free home to school transport. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2022

Free school meals eligibility for disadvantaged migrant children made permanent

Central Bedfordshire Council has been praised over good targeting of support for children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 March 2022

Bedfordshire: Early help services effectively support children and families, inspection finds

News 3 March 2022

In the March edition of CYP Now: Levelling up, remote working and therapeutic communities