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Concerns over grades can contribute to an over-emphasis on bureaucracy at the expense of improving practice. Picture: wichayada/Adobe Stock

Features 2 January 2020

Children’s services inspection

Evidence suggests collaboration is helping councils to search a wider range of care options for vulnerable children. Picture: Syda Productions/Adobe Stock

Features 2 January 2020

Shared Services: Special Report

Renuka Jeyarajah-Dent has been awarded an OBE

News 1 January 2020

Coram deputy CEO awarded OBE in New Year Honours

A rundown of CYP Now's top 10 stories from 2019 Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 December 2019

CYP Now's top 10 stories of 2019

The case was brought on behalf of two children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 December 2019

Government urged to scrap 'unlawful' £1,000 citizenship fee for children after High Court ruling

Blogs 16 December 2019

A Christmas Carol

Sarah Parker resigned after just 11 months in the role. Picture: Dorset Council

News 10 December 2019

SEND campaigners call for investigation over resignation of Dorset DCS

Sarah Parker has resigned as head of children's services for Dorset Council

News 4 December 2019

Dorset's director of children's services resigns after just 11 months in role

The group says listening to children's voices must be a priority. Picture: Barnardo's

News 29 November 2019

General election: Charities and youth organisations call on next government to 'put children first'

Double award winners Getaway Girls. Picture: Julian Dodd

Features 28 November 2019

CYP Now Awards 2019: Winners revealed

A three-year recovery programme has seen Worcestershire County Council put additional funding into children’s services, resulting in a boost in permanent staff numbers. Picture: UAV4/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 26 November 2019

Worcestershire County Council

Under the Conservatives relative child poverty could increase by five per cent. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 November 2019

General election: Child poverty could reach 60-year high under Conservatives, report warns

Evidence-based approaches are now being used and refined by a range of providers and practitioners. Picture: Rido/Adobe Stock

Features 26 November 2019

Evidence and Impact: Special Report

The Early Years Alliance describes a proposed £1bn new childcare fund as “loose change” from the Conservatives. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2019

Election 2019: Conservative manifesto lacks focus on children and young people, sector leaders warn

Jo Swinson launches the Liberal Democrat's manifesto. Image: Liberal Democrats

News 20 November 2019

Election 2019: Liberal Democrats manifesto pledges heavy investment in youth services and early years