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Four local authorities will trial the programmes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 May 2024

Local authority parenting scheme pilot launches

Experts are calling for greater restrictions on smartphones for under 16s rather than an outright ban. Picture: Adobe Stock

Blogs 1 May 2024

Use ban on smartphones for under 16s as a tool to enhance online safety

Digital technology has the potential to change the way children’s services departments function. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

Features 1 May 2024

Special Report: Digital Solutions in Children’s Services

Pathways is delivered through a combination of in-person and online sessions. Picture: Frontline

Analysis 30 April 2024

Pathways funding axe: What next for children's services leadership training?

Vanessa Longley: exclusions ‘just pass the problem on’. Picture: Chance UK

Interviews 30 April 2024

Interview: Vanessa Longley, chief executive, Chance UK

A DfE consultation puts forward plans on how the government can aid the recruitment and retention of childminders. Picture: Zamrnuti Tonovi/Adobe Stock

Features 30 April 2024

Fresh start for childminding

The London borough is in the 20% most deprived councils in England. Picture: Nigel/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 30 April 2024

Local Spotlight: Lewisham Council

Childminders can play a key role in providing childcare before and after school. Picture: Africa Studio/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 30 April 2024

Five tips for councils to support childminders

The May edition of CYP Now is packed with news, features and best practice.

News 29 April 2024

In May’s CYP Now: Childminder SOS, digital solutions in children’s services, BYC closure

Anne Longfield: 'schools have a crucial role to play in supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing'. Picture: Centre for Young Lives

News 29 April 2024

Longfield think-tank calls for expansion of school mental health support teams

Just 15% of children in England are in kinship foster care arrangements. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 29 April 2024

Kinship foster care ‘not explored as an option’ for most children, research warns

Staff say cuts in government funding to run the UK Youth Parliament over the past decade piled pressure on the BYC. Picture: Andy Bailey/UK Youth Parliament

Analysis 29 April 2024

British Youth Council: five factors behind demise of youth voice stalwart

Andy Smith is also director of children and adult services at Derby City Council. Picture: ADCS

Analysis 29 April 2024

Key children’s services challenges to shape next ADCS presidency

Early identification and support for children with SEND can have a lasting impact. Picture: Eleanora OS/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 April 2024

Early SEND support needs going unmet

PAVA is classed as a section 5 firearm. Picture: Markus/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 April 2024

Expansion of PAVA ignites debate on youth custody force and restraint