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The financial challenges are affecting all types of councils. Picture: Saklakova/Adobe Stock

Features 1 June 2024

Analysis of children’s needs delivers savings for councils

There is a debate around the need for a more interventionalist approach in the sector. Picture: Tierny/Adobe Stock

Features 1 June 2024

Advantages of collaboration in sector

In an unmanaged market there is little control over the type and location of new homes. Picture: Studio Romantic/Adobe Stock

Features 1 June 2024

Creating a therapeutic ecology in commissioning

Perry: 'Feel the fear and do it anyway'. Picture: Barnardo's

Analysis 1 June 2024

Leadership: Updating your strategy

The NSPCC regularly surveys the public about abuse. Picture: NSPCC

Research 1 June 2024

Identifying better responses to child abuse

Practitioners at Green Shoots Pre-School in Bath spend extra time playing the language-specific games with children. Picture: GREEN SHOOTS PRE-SCHOOL AND DERRYN VRANCH PHOTOGRAPHY

Features 1 June 2024

Charity helps boost speech and language skills

Marshall met up with professionals from the Barnsbeste Team in Norway.

Features 1 June 2024

International Focus: Pre-bereavement support, Norway and Sweden

The June edition of CYP Now features sector news, analysis and best practice.

News 31 May 2024

In June’s CYP Now: Secure school, leadership diversity, care commissioning

The NCS moved to a year-round offer in 2022. Picture: NCS Trust

News 31 May 2024

NCS cut costs by 32% through year-round offer, business plan reveals

Chris Reid is chief executive and founder of Connect Childcare. Picture: Connect Childcare

Blogs 31 May 2024

How nurseries can better communicate funding complexities to parents

The report found not all young people were getting impartial careers guidance from a qualified careers adviser. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 30 May 2024

Inspections Clinic: Careers advice in special schools

Ofsted must 're-engage with the sector to develop a fair system built on mutual respect', sector leaders say

News 30 May 2024

County council leaders urge next government to curb high cost of children’s services

Under the plans, professionals faced sanctions over failing to report concerns over abuse. Picture: DglImages/Adobe Stock

News 30 May 2024

Compulsory reporting of child sexual abuse plan dropped ahead of election

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey: 'Thousands of children are being left in limbo'. Picture: Ed Davey/X

News 30 May 2024

Lib Dems pledge tech tax to fund mental health professionals in schools

The UK is facing a foster carer shortage, local authorities warn. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 30 May 2024

Council offers ‘best foster care recruitment package in London’