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East Riding has an improvement plan that aims to build on work praised by Ofsted, including strong early intervention services. Picture: Burnstuff2003/Adobe Stock

Features 27 October 2020

East Riding of Yorkshire Council – Local Spotlight

News 27 October 2020

In the November edition of CYP Now: Open-access youth work; fast-track training schemes; and residential care special

Local authorities must focus on families at risk on reaching crisis point, charities warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 October 2020

Councils 'spent £136m on children's social care at the height of lockdown'

Charlotte Ramsden became Salford City Council DCS in 2014

News 12 October 2020

Salford DCS Charlotte Ramsden receives OBE in Queen's birthday honours

Debbe Jones moves from Tower Hamlets Council. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 October 2020

Croydon Council names Debbie Jones as interim DCS

Ife Grillo and Sheanna Patelmaster are the NSPCC's new young trustees. Picture: NSPCC

News 2 October 2020

NSPCC appoints first young trustees

News 1 October 2020

In the October edition of CYP Now: Coping with local lockdowns, training guide and ACE special report

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to invest in local authorities. Picture: Parliament UK

News 1 October 2020

Councils need £1.9bn investment in children's services, says LGA ahead of spending review

Blogs 1 October 2020

What a difference a year makes

Analysis 29 September 2020

Coping with pandemic lockdowns

Derren Hayes: “Research into adverse childhood experiences suggests the impact of Covid-19 could be seen in poorer life outcomes for some children and young people”

Opinion 29 September 2020

Pandemic response must address legacy of trauma

The support hub in Wales works to tackle and prevent ACEs, and brings experts together to share best practice.

Other 29 September 2020

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Policy context

Inspections will take a different form after lockdown.

Features 29 September 2020

Inspections: Regulatory work continues

The Bi-borough arrangement between Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea councils prides itself on its ability to build relationships between families and social workers. Picture: Bikeworldtravel/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 29 September 2020

The Bi-borough, west London: Local Spotlight

Social care and health agencies have adopted trauma-informed approaches to support vulnerable children and families.

Features 29 September 2020

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Special Report