CYP Now - Articles

Coronavirus

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

Parents could struggle to find childcare places, the report warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2020

Nurseries face 'mass closure' due to financial impact of Covid-19

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

News 25 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Thursday 25 June

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

The controversial testing of young children has been criticised by campaigners. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2020

Reception baseline assessment delayed until 2021

Disadvantaged males are less likely to complete apprenticeships than more advantaged peers, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2020

Apprenticeship system 'failing disadvantaged young people'

More than 1m pupils have returned to school, government figures show. Picture: Forbes Solicitors/Twitter

News 24 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 24 June

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

Barnardo's received more than 2,000 foster care referrals between March and April. Picture: Barnardo's

News 23 June 2020

Huge spike in number of children needing foster care during pandemic, Barnardo’s warns

Blogs 23 June 2020

Maintaining therapeutic relationships during lockdown

The Oak Academy will provide 10,000 more lessons for the 2020/21 academic year. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 23 June

NDNA chief exectuive Purmina Tanuku called the provisions a 'lifeline' for working parents. Picture: NDNA

News 23 June 2020

Out of school and holiday clubs to resume from 4 July

Enver Solomon: It should never be acceptable for a child who has faced great adversity to be without a caring home.

News 23 June 2020

Covid-19 court delays lead to more children convicted as adults, report warns

BAME young people experiencing suicidal thoughts during lockdown increased by more than a quarter compared with the same time period last year. Picture: Kooth

News 22 June 2020

Coronavirus impacts BAME children's mental health more than white peers, research shows

Shadow early years minister Tulip Siddiq has backed sector leaders. Picture: Parliament UK

News 22 June 2020

Government urged to 'respect' early years as sector misses out on catch up fund