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'Too many parents need food banks to put food on the table', experts have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 June 2024

Two thirds of parliamentary constituencies blighted by high child poverty rates, study warns

The majority of people believe barriers to education is a key driver of poor social mobility. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 3 June 2024

National family hubs plan would improve social mobility, researchers say

Providers are concerned that removing profit-making operators from the sector would see good quality provision close down. Picture: Synthex/Adobe Stock

Features 1 June 2024

The Big Debate: Can regional care co-operatives solve the placement shortage?

Hertfordshire County Council invested £1.4mn to develop Cherry Tree Cottage. Picture: Hertfordshire County Council

Features 1 June 2024

Council and NHS trust create step-down care

The financial challenges are affecting all types of councils. Picture: Saklakova/Adobe Stock

Features 1 June 2024

Analysis of children’s needs delivers savings for councils

There is a debate around the need for a more interventionalist approach in the sector. Picture: Tierny/Adobe Stock

Features 1 June 2024

Advantages of collaboration in sector

In an unmanaged market there is little control over the type and location of new homes. Picture: Studio Romantic/Adobe Stock

Features 1 June 2024

Creating a therapeutic ecology in commissioning

Perry: 'Feel the fear and do it anyway'. Picture: Barnardo's

Analysis 1 June 2024

Leadership: Updating your strategy

The NSPCC regularly surveys the public about abuse. Picture: NSPCC

Research 1 June 2024

Identifying better responses to child abuse

Marshall met up with professionals from the Barnsbeste Team in Norway.

Features 1 June 2024

International Focus: Pre-bereavement support, Norway and Sweden

The June edition of CYP Now features sector news, analysis and best practice.

News 31 May 2024

In June’s CYP Now: Secure school, leadership diversity, care commissioning

Ofsted must 're-engage with the sector to develop a fair system built on mutual respect', sector leaders say

News 30 May 2024

County council leaders urge next government to curb high cost of children’s services

Under the plans, professionals faced sanctions over failing to report concerns over abuse. Picture: DglImages/Adobe Stock

News 30 May 2024

Compulsory reporting of child sexual abuse plan dropped ahead of election

The impact that the shortage of places has had on children and local authorities has been significant. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Features 30 May 2024

Special Report: Commissioning Care

The next government will have to address major challenges in children’s services. Picture: Gabriel/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 May 2024

Challenges in next parliament

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