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Education secretary Gavin Williamson announced the extra funding

News 2 January 2020

Government invests £6m in Adoption Support Fund and drive to increase BAME adopters

Children and young people are growing up in a world of rapid technological change. Picture: WavebreakMediaMicro/Adobe Stock

Analysis 2 January 2020

Project 2035 looks to the future

Blake: “We need to invest in early help nationally”

Features 2 January 2020

Interview: Judith Blake

Councils collaborate on services for children in care. Picture: fizkes/Adobe Stock

Other 2 January 2020

Shared Services: Policy context

It is important shared management commands staff support from each authority. Picture: metamorworks/Adobe Stock

Research 2 January 2020

Shared Services Briefing

Shared senior management teams report efficiency savings and greater flexibility. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Research 2 January 2020

Does Austerity Drive Public Service Innovation? Evidence From Shared Senior Management Teams in Local Government

The bi-borough arrangement means best practice can be drawn from a wider base. Picture: JuanCi Studio/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 2 January 2020

Bi-borough develops joint system for SEND services

Concerns over grades can contribute to an over-emphasis on bureaucracy at the expense of improving practice. Picture: wichayada/Adobe Stock

Features 2 January 2020

Children’s services inspection

Evidence suggests collaboration is helping councils to search a wider range of care options for vulnerable children. Picture: Syda Productions/Adobe Stock

Features 2 January 2020

Shared Services: Special Report

Renuka Jeyarajah-Dent has been awarded an OBE

News 1 January 2020

Coram deputy CEO awarded OBE in New Year Honours

A rundown of CYP Now's top 10 stories from 2019 Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 December 2019

CYP Now's top 10 stories of 2019

The case was brought on behalf of two children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 December 2019

Government urged to scrap 'unlawful' £1,000 citizenship fee for children after High Court ruling

Blogs 16 December 2019

A Christmas Carol

Sarah Parker resigned after just 11 months in the role. Picture: Dorset Council

News 10 December 2019

SEND campaigners call for investigation over resignation of Dorset DCS

Sarah Parker has resigned as head of children's services for Dorset Council

News 4 December 2019

Dorset's director of children's services resigns after just 11 months in role