CYP Now - Articles

Children's Services

Technology can be used to support personalised care. Picture: Adobe Stock

Other 31 March 2020

Technology in Children's Services: Policy context

As children display rainbows to raise community spirits, professionals have called on the state to do more to support vulnerable families. Picture: Ciaran, aged 11, from Surrey

Analysis 30 March 2020

Coronavirus: campaigners warn on capacity of children’s charities

Charities offering support to vulnerable young people are at risk. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2020

Coronavirus: Children’s charities threatened by major income drop

Stoke-on-Trent's children's services were previously rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted. Picture: Google Maps

News 25 March 2020

Ofsted 'cannot ensure children in Stoke are safe'

The government has been criticised for undermining a public consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 March 2020

Coronavirus Bill could remove council duties to care leavers

Guidance has been issued for children with complex conditions. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 March 2020

Coronavirus: Isolation advice for children's homes and special schools

Social workers should visit children deemed most vulnerable, guidance states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 March 2020

Coronavirus: DfE asks social workers to visit vulnerable children with symptoms

Parents have been forced to stop working due to school and nursery closures. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 March 2020

Coronavirus: Families fear ‘going under’ during outbreak

Coronavirus has closed schools and nurseries. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

News 20 March 2020

Coronavirus: Five key resources for professionals

Councillor James McInnes said Devon Council is "determined to put this right". Picture: Devon County Council

News 18 March 2020

Council failures saw care leavers living in tents, Ofsted finds

East Riding Council, based in Beverley, took part in a government improvement scheme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 March 2020

DfE good practice council rated 'inadequate' for children's services

The government has been urged to clarify advice for schools and children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 March 2020

Coronavirus: PM urged to justify decision to keep schools open

Croydon Council's children's services has been rated as "good" by Ofsted. Picture: Your Croydon

News 16 March 2020

Croydon children's services raised to 'good' by Ofsted

Northamptonshire County Council is due to split into two unitary authorities. Picture: Northamptonshire County Council

News 16 March 2020

Safety concerns over imminent launch of children's trust

Gavin Williamson replied to a letter signed by more than 600 people. Picture: Parliament UK

News 13 March 2020

Williamson promises 'broad and bold' care review amid sector pressure