CYP Now - Articles

Coronavirus

Leicester is the first area in England subject to a 'local lockdown'. Picture: Leicester City Council

News 9 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Thursday 9 July

ADCS president Jenny Coles opened the virtual ADCS Annual Conference. Picture: ADCS

News 8 July 2020

ADCS president calls for urgent action to address inequality in first virtual speech

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a 'kickstart' jobs scheme for young people. Picture: Parliament UK

News 8 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 8 July

Rishi Sunak announced the investment in his summer statement. Picture: Parliament Live TV

News 8 July 2020

‘Kickstart’ jobs scheme: What has the Chancellor promised for young people?

The Chancellor has been criticised for ignoring increasing levels of poverty in his summer statement. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 July 2020

Summer statement: Chancellor ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle child poverty and early years crisis as employment scheme praised

Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield warns of a 'lost generation'. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

News 7 July 2020

Children’s commissioner warns 120,000 teenagers at risk of ‘falling off the radar’

Lockdown has left children missing out on vital services, Barnardo's warns. Picture: Barnardo's

News 7 July 2020

Barnardo’s report drop in referrals to support services

The NCS has announced plans for a summer scheme as official guidance allows more contact with young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 7 July

Young people can be confined to their cells for 22-hours-a-day under new rules. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 July 2020

Children in STCs can be kept in cells for 22-hours-a-day under new measures

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said enforcement powers would be used to address serious concerns. Picture: Ofsted

News 6 July 2020

‘Inadequate’ children’s services targeted as Ofsted outlines plans to restart inspection visits

MPs have called for an urgent funding review for the early years sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 6 July

The scheme will offer help with job-readiness, confidence building, re-forming friendships and building resilience. Photo: AdobeStock

News 6 July 2020

NCS announces summer programme for 16- and 17-year-olds

Disadvantaged teenagers risk being excluded from training opportunities if free and discounted travel schemes are scrapped, college leaders warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 July 2020

Scrapping London's free travel schemes could shut out disadvantaged teens, campaigners warn

The Involved tool was developed by 30 young people. Picture: British Youth Council

News 3 July 2020

#Chances4Children: Young people to influence Covid-19 policy using Instagram

Free breakfasts will continue to be provided over the summer break. Picture: Magic Breakfast

News 3 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Friday 3 July