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News 8 January 2024

In January’s CYP Now: Reforming Ofsted, tackling youth loneliness, sustainable childcare special

Ofsted came under scrutiny for its inspection processes after headteacher Ruth Perry took her own life while awaiting inspection results. Picture: Phil Adams

News 5 January 2024

Ofsted chief unveils feedback scheme and mental health training for inspectors

Latest data shows there were 388 applications to the family court for a DoL order between July and September 2023. Picture: FamilyCourtBentallon

News 5 January 2024

Government confirms existence of DoL orders expert group

Services will be designed in collaboration with young people. Picture: Adobe Stock/ zinkevych

News 5 January 2024

Future service design project to focus on digital youth work

Each year, around 40,000 overseas study places are available through the Turing Scheme. Picture: AdobeStock

News 4 January 2024

Young people positive about Turing Scheme but funding process a 'barrier' for some

A multi-agency safety plan is a key part of the response to children at risk of abuse and exploitation. Picture: Fizkes/AdobeStock

Sponsored Features 4 January 2024

The value of safety planning

Self-evaluation and peer assessment could be used to drive school improvements. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2024

Reforming school inspections

Councils’ community-based youth offers could better meet young people’s needs. Picture: Xavier Lorenzo/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2024

Making the case for putting youth services on a sustainable footing

Social work practitioners need to be able to look for the signs of a young person who is struggling to regulate their sexual behaviour. Picture: Synthex/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2024

Practice panel: Tackling harmful sexual behaviour among children

The IHV's career pathway is designed to make it easier for health professionals to take up health visiting roles. Picture: Monkey Business/ Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2024

Plan to boost number of health visitors

David Johnston reaffirmed his commitment to improving standards of SEND support. Picture: ADCSTWEETS

Analysis 3 January 2024

NCAS Conference: three key issues for children’s sector

A separate EYFS framework specifically covering childminders will be introduced. Picture: Angelina/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2024

Three views on EYFS reforms

Sure Start failed to measure its impact on skills when assessing child outcomes.

Analysis 3 January 2024

Risks of returning to Sure Start

Russell: ‘I’m absolutely passionate about the cause’

Features 3 January 2024

Interview: Lucie Russell, interim chief executive of Redthread

“We need all political parties to recognise that the current situation for the UK’s children is unacceptable”. Picture: Tom Sickova/Adobe Stock

Opinion 3 January 2024

We need a joined-up strategy for children