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Blogs 6 July 2020

On love, and love after lockdown

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said enforcement powers would be used to address serious concerns. Picture: Ofsted

News 6 July 2020

‘Inadequate’ children’s services targeted as Ofsted outlines plans to restart inspection visits

Hundreds of children will benefit from healthy breakfasts. Picture: Magic Breakfast

News 3 July 2020

Free school breakfast scheme extended over summer holidays

Leicester is the first area in England subject to a 'local lockdown'. Picture: Leicester City Council

News 1 July 2020

Leicester lockdown: Concern over 'negative' impact of tightened restrictions on young people

Blogs 1 July 2020

Changing with the times and time for a change

Campaigners have called for more action to prevent food poverty. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2020

#Chances4Children: Call to 'put children first' in post-lockdown recovery planning

Carolyne Willow - director of Article 39. Picture: Article 39

News 26 June 2020

Article 39 granted judicial review against DfE over relaxation of statutory duties

Blogs 26 June 2020

What’s LOVE got to do with it?

Gavin Williamson previously told parliament 'the sector had asked specifically to make sure there were some flexibilities'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 25 June 2020

'No specific requests' to relax statutory duties to vulnerable children made by sector, FOI request reveals

Dave Hill CBE had been a director of children's services since 2005. Picture: ADCS

News 24 June 2020

Tributes paid to 'passionate advocate for children' Dave Hill

CYP Now wants to highlight vital work being done to support disadvantaged children. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 23 June 2020

CYP Now launches #Chances4Children campaign

Blogs 22 June 2020

An opportunity for meaningful change

Blogs 17 June 2020

Five ways to tackle post-Covid challenges for children's services

Vulnerable children could miss out on vital support if services are 'squeezed', researchers warn. Picture: Action for Children

News 16 June 2020

Early intervention services ‘unable to cope’ as lockdown measures lift

Medway Council's project has supported more than 2,000 families over five years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2020

Medway’s Troubled Families programme named best in South East