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Josh MacAlister has been named as a highly influential figure by researchers. Picture: Frontline

News 23 December 2021

Most influential figures in children’s services policy revealed

At a time of funding constraints for legal aid, pressures on courts and local authorities mean that there are children and young people facing protracted periods of uncertainty. Picture: Chris Dorney/Adobe Stock

Analysis 22 December 2021

Using the law to uphold vulnerable children’s rights and entitlements

Festival of Social Work conferences are a chance to celebrate the achievements of children’s social workers while featuring keynote sessions from speakers such as poet Lemn Sissay

Features 22 December 2021

We are the social work champions

Many young people are channelling worries and anger over climate change into activism. Picture: Syda Productions/Adobe Stock

Other 22 December 2021

Sustainable Services: Policy context

Less than one in five of the young people surveyed agreed that their generation is listened to when decisions are made about climate change and the environment. Picture: Nicola/Adobe Stock

Research 22 December 2021

Responding to young people’s views on tackling climate change

Staffordshire University is creating the first campus nursery and forest school using sustainable energy to target net zero. Picture: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

Best Practice 22 December 2021

University nursery uses latest tech to hit net zero by 2030

Young people collaborated with Hampshire County Council to help design energy-efficient homes that better meet their needs

Best Practice 22 December 2021

Young people help shape low-energy children’s homes

Project focuses on early childhood development for peacekeeping and social cohesion. Picture: Sinead Crumlish

Best Practice 22 December 2021

Promoting respect for diversity in the community

Education and youth work professionals see children and young people's passion and concern over climate change. Picture: Tgordievskaya/Adobe Stock

Features 22 December 2021

Sustainable Services: Special Report

News 1 December 2021

In the December edition of CYP Now: Supporting families, family hubs and residential care

Family hubs are intended to offer a network of connected buildings, services and virtual help to ensure families are able to access the support they need in an integrated manner. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Family hubs expansion: sector split on their role and potential

Concerns have been raised around the effectiveness of the ‘letterbox’ system of contact. Picture: Matthew Ashmore/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Post-adoption contact set to go digital

Family Solutions Plus was designed collaboratively by Oxfordshire's social care workers and families. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Oxfordshire’s collaborative model for sustainable change in families

Outdoor play sessions are among a range of ways 3D Drumchapel supports families in need

Features 30 November 2021

Supporting families to help themselves

Surrey County Council has had an impressive turnaround in children’s services since an ‘inadequate’ Ofsted rating in 2018. Picture: William/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 30 November 2021

Local Spotlight: Surrey County Council