CYP Now - Articles

Disciplines

Helen Hayes paid tribute to Tulio Siddiq saying she 'leaves big shoes to fill'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 December 2021

Helen Hayes replaces Tulip Siddiq as shadow children and early years minister

The LGO has called for changes over its powers to investigate complaints from families of children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2021

Ombudsman calls for greater powers to investigate SEND complaints

The scheme offers targeted interventions for vulnerable children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2021

DfE school attendance scheme targets youth violence ‘hotspots’

All children were removed from Rainsbrook STC in June. Picture: MTC

News 3 December 2021

Government terminates Rainsbrook STC contract

Childcare staff said working during the pandemic made them more likely to quit the sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2021

'Severe’ early years workforce shortage sparks childcare crisis, EYA data shows

Just three per cent of health visitors say they are able to provide “an excellent service”. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2021

Quarter of health visitors have caseloads exceeding 750 children

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are more likely to fall behind in class than their peers, according to new research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2021

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children three years behind at school, report warns

Lisa Arthey has resigned as DCS at North East Lincolnshire Council. Picture: North East Lincolnshire Council

News 2 December 2021

Council's 'inadequate’ Ofsted rating prompts DCS resignation

Redthread embeds youth work teams in A&E departments. Picture: Redthread

News 2 December 2021

Youth workers in emergency departments 'reduce youth violence'

Increased costs of care placements have driven Liverpool to find new ways to fulfil its duties around residential and foster care. Picture: ShaunJeffers/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 1 December 2021

Liverpool on journey to sustainable children’s home sector

News 1 December 2021

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

The pilot needs further refinement before being rolled-out UK-wide, an assessment by DfE found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Mental health pilot for children in care ‘needs more refinement’

The schemes are designed to divert young people away from crime. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Youth projects share £18m to divert children away from crime

Will Quince defended delays to the SEND review. Picture: Parliament TV

News 1 December 2021

SEND review to be published in spring, children’s minister insists

As many as 29,000 young people could face homelessness this Christmas, according to Centrepoint. Picture: Centrepoint

News 1 December 2021

Warning over record levels of youth homelessness this Christmas