CYP Now - Articles

Coronavirus

Keith Glazier said councils face a 'perfect storm' of reduced funding and rising demand. Picture: Wealden Conservatives

News 21 May 2020

Councils 'will struggle' to support vulnerable children due to cuts, CCN warns

Young people receive 20 per cent less Universal Credit than over-25s. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 20 May

Pupils in reception, Year 1 and Year 6 could return to school on 1 June. Picture: Children's Commissioner for England

News 20 May 2020

Council dissent over school reopening plans grows

Frances Crook, chief executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform, is leading the campaign. Picture: Howard League for Penal Reform

News 20 May 2020

Howard League calls for end to remanding unsentenced children in custody

Young people in the UK rank in the bottom quarter of countries for life satisfaction. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2020

Young people in England 'among most unhappy in Europe'

Childcare providers have not been offered emergency funding by government, sector leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 19 May

Young people will struggle to enter the jobs market, sector leaders have warned.

News 19 May 2020

Youth unemployment: government must pledge £1bn to tackle crisis, experts warn

75,000 families are set to benefit from the grants. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2020

Children's minister pledges £37m SEND boost

Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan has warns children's services are facing a 'perfect storm' of cuts and surge in demand. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 18 May 2020

Children’s services 'ill-prepared for devastating impact of coronavirus', charities warn

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join Heads Together volunteers for a Mental Health Week message. Picture: Heads Together

News 18 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Monday 18 May

Micheal Gove told local authorities and schools to 'know their responsibilities'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 18 May 2020

Poorer pupils 'worst affected' by school closures, study warns, amid row over reopening

Youth workers have reported less contact with young people during lockdown. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 15 May 2020

National data standard for youth work launches

Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick will meet with education and early years leaders. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 May 2020

Coronavirus round-up: Friday 15 May

The government has released plans to ease lockdown measures and reopen schools. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 14 May 2020

Coronavirus: Latest advice for schools, nurseries, children’s homes and social workers

Children's homes have seen an increase in referrals for short term placements. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 May 2020

Children's home providers 'fear influx of referrals' as lockdown lifts