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News 21 June 2022

In the new issue of CYP Now: Homes for Ukraine scheme; commissioning care special; mobile children’s services

The expanded programme aims to ‘avoid some of the poorest outcomes for families’. Picture: motortion/Adobe Stock

Analysis 21 June 2022

Supporting Families gets major revamp

Mobile provision, like the Hackney Playbus, can bring much-needed facilities and expertise directly to children and families who might not otherwise access services

Features 21 June 2022

Mobile provision: Children’s services on the road

Researchers found respondents who experienced problems such as bullying tended to be those with high levels of caring responsibility. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock

Research 21 June 2022

Study of Adolescent Young Carers Aged 15–17 in Six European Countries

Children in kinship care are less likely to experience placement disruption than those in mainstream foster care. Picture: Syda Productions/Adobe Stock

Features 21 June 2022

Legal Update: Kinship care and the Care Review

CYP Now's annual awards takes place in November. Picture: CYP Now

News 17 June 2022

CYP Now Awards 2022: entry deadline extended

The charity runs a range of support services for children and parents. Image: 3D Drumchapel

Features 10 June 2022

CYP Now Awards winner profile: 3D Drumchapel

News 1 June 2022

In the new issue of CYP Now: Care Review, home education, youth work and sport

Key proposals would see 17,000 children remain with their families by 2031/32 as a result of more intensive support for families. Picture: Iryna/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 June 2022

Review of children’s social care system prioritises family help

The Staff College’s upon programme aims to identify and support aspiring leaders. Picture: Peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 June 2022

Finding directors of the future

Mark Russell, chief executive, The Children’s Society

Opinion 1 June 2022

Queen’s Speech failed most vulnerable families

Bath & North East Somerset received a share of £15m to develop intensive support for families at risk of care proceedings. Picture: Alexey Fedorenko/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 1 June 2022

Bath & North East Somerset: Local Spotlight

The Care Review recommended the creation of an expert child protection practitioner role. Image: Tom Campbell

News 29 May 2022

Alliance calls for caution ahead of child protection reforms

StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to enhance young people's lives. Picture: StreetGames

News 27 May 2022

CYP Now Awards: what the winners did next

Derby's progress has been praised by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Derby's 'high quality' children’s services rated 'outstanding'