CYP Now - Analysis

Analysis

Clear benefits were seen for disadvantaged children attending early years education. Picture: 1001Colour/Adobe Stock

31 January 2023

Benefits of expanding childcare provision

Derren Hayes Early Years

Children should be critical consumers. Picture: Kerkezz/Adobe Stock

31 January 2023

Help children challenge unhealthy messages on social media in RSE

Lisa Handy Education

Adventure playgrounds give high-quality play opportunities with trained playworkers. Picture: Wavebreak3/Adobe Stock

31 January 2023

Play in peril: charting the decline of playgrounds across 40 years

Rob Wheway Youth Work

Ofsted is introducing a new judgment on “the experiences and progress of care leavers”. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

31 January 2023

New era for inspection begins

Derren Hayes Social Care

The Department for Education says ensuring children have ‘stable, loving homes’ remains a priority for the government. Picture: Ananass/Adobe Stock

3 January 2023

Adoption board closes to make way for Care Review's reforms

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The overhaul could see NCS increase the number of young people taking part. Picture: marvlc/Adobe Stock

3 January 2023

Revamped social action scheme sees NCS aim for greater impact

Joe Lepper Youth Work

Thrive schools say they are increasingly stepping into the breach as the public sector in particular is struggling to cope. Picture: dglimages/Adobe Stock

3 January 2023

Economic crisis sees young people's mental health and wellbeing suffer

Dan Parton Health

The report says the act is a missed opportunity that has failed too many people. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

3 January 2023

2014 act ‘a missed opportunity’

Of Lords Children Children's Services

Schools must be equipped with technology for all to help bridge the attainment gap. Picture: Rido/Adobe Stock

3 January 2023

Boosting attainment with tech

Al Kingsley Education

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse ran for seven years. Picture: IICSA

2 December 2022

Jury out on proposed mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The UK Youth Parliament have spoken in the House of Commons. Picture: UKYP

1 December 2022

UK Youth Parliament tender bids to expand reach of programme

Emily Harle Youth Work

Since July, councils have applied to the National Deprivation of Liberty Court for orders. Picture: AdobeStock

1 December 2022

Factors behind the sharp growth in deprivation of liberty orders

Derren Hayes Social Care

An ombudsman ruling has reignited a debate over how nurseries charge parents for 'consumables'. Picture: AdobeStock/Cherryandbees

1 December 2022

Funded childcare: debate over charging

Derren Hayes Early Years

Social care organisations across the UK have committed significant time and resources to improve their response to the extra-familial risks and harms. Picture: AdobeStock/Alexokolov

1 December 2022

Shining a light on risks outside the home

Professor Carlene Firmin Social Care

Experts call for more Level 3 qualified Sencos in group-based settings and childminder settings. Picture: AdobeStock/Lightfield Studios

1 December 2022

Childcare training programme to help identify SEND needs sooner

Sian Marsh Education