CYP Now - Articles

CYP Now

The soap will focus on the effects of county lines gangs on teenagers. Picture: Lime Pictures

News 4 December 2019

Hollyoaks links up with the Children’s Society for county lines story

Improving youth mental health services is a top priority for young voters. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2019

General election: Young voters more concerned by mental health and climate change than Brexit, expert says

Will, 10, described living in a B&B as "worse than a horror film". Picture: Shelter

News 3 December 2019

Child homelessness: 135,000 children without a permanent home this Christmas

Staff at Oakhill STC swapped places with council YOTs. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2019

Youth offending teams swap jobs with Oakhill STC staff

Despite improving custody numbers, conditions in custody centres have declined, a report says Picture: Becky Nixon

News 2 December 2019

Number of children in custody drops by 73 per cent in a decade

Some youth bodies used the call for evidence as a chance to express frustrations about existing guidance. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2019

Youth service guidance under scrutiny ahead of government review

The body takes over from the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2019

Social Work England replaces HCPC as regulator for social workers

Around 450 families have been left without childcare. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 29 November 2019

‘Austerity and underfunding’ pushes nursery chain into liquidation

The group says listening to children's voices must be a priority. Picture: Barnardo's

News 29 November 2019

General election: Charities and youth organisations call on next government to 'put children first'

Blogs 29 November 2019

Muppets and manifestos

Blogs 29 November 2019

The Children Acts; tour de force not tour de France!

Blogs 29 November 2019

The link between homelessness and the early years

The NCS rebrand aims to challenge negative preconceptions of young people

News 29 November 2019

NCS launches £3m rebrand after criticism over plans

News 28 November 2019

In the December edition of CYP Now: Lighthouse project; Election guide; and evidence and impact special

Kinship carers have been offered support through charity Grandparents Plus. Picture: Shutterstock

News 28 November 2019

Top five tips for supporting kinship carers