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Features 28 August 2024

Interview: Lucy Peake, chief executive, Kinship

Children need reassurance that practitioners value their expertise by experience. Picture: FIZKES/Adobe Stock

Features 27 August 2024

Guide to Qualifications and Training 2024/25: Leadership

One in 10 calls received by the NSPCC Helpline about physical punishment were from children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 August 2024

NSPCC calls for greater legal protection for children against physical punishment

Jill Colbert improved Sunderland's children's services rating to 'outstanding'. Picture: TfC

News 22 August 2024

Jill Colbert to become children's services chief in Nottingham

Hackney deputy mayor Anntoinette Bramble said she was pleased with inspectors' recognition of anti-racist practice. Picture: Hackney Council

News 21 August 2024

Hackney overcomes cyber attack and Child Q scandal to receive ‘good’ rating

Rachel de Souza deemed too many searches 'unnecessary, unsafe and under-reported'

News 19 August 2024

One in 20 child strip-searches fail to meet legal safeguards, Children’s Commissioner warns

The UN urged young people to submit their own digital initiatives. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Flamingo Images

News 12 August 2024

International Youth Day 2024: celebration of youth-led digital solutions

Young mothers are three times more likely to suffer from depression than older parents. Picture: oksix/Adobe Stock

News 2 August 2024

Study aims to improve mental health among young parents

News 1 August 2024

In August’s CYP Now: Labour’s key policies; kinship care; family support special

The Supporting Families funds much of the early help delivered by councils. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 1 August 2024

Special Report: Family support and family hubs

Research has shown that investing in family support services early delivers better health and academic outcomes. Picture: DGL Images/Adobe Stock

Features 1 August 2024

The Big Debate: Are family hubs the best way to meet families’ support needs?

Family hubs are being used to improve integration across services. Picture: South Tyneside Council

Other 1 August 2024

Key Data: Funding of family hubs programme

Salford City Council team has prevented 181 babies going into care, saving nearly £6mn.

Features 1 August 2024

Programme breaks cycle of repeat orders

The pandemic affected children’s speech and language development, which Doncaster’s Talking Together project aimed to address. Picture: ANDREAOBZEROVA/ADOBE STOCK

Features 1 August 2024

Family hubs become catalyst for new multi-agency interventions

Services offered at Medway family hubs include baby massage and infant feeding.

Features 1 August 2024

Council creates flexible support

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