CYP Now - News

News

Vulnerable children risk missing out on care, Ofsted has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

11 November 2021

Foster care system ‘reaching breaking point’ as demand outweighs capacity

Fiona Simpson Social Care

There is a wide range of issues dealt with by designated safeguarding leads in youth organisations. Image: Tom Campbell

10 November 2021

Youth sector calls for strengthening of safeguarding lead role

Joe Lepper Youth Work

There was a rise in the proportion of parents of autistic children who said school was failing to meet their child's needs. Image: Tom Campbell

10 November 2021

School system blighted by failures to support autistic pupils, charity warns

Joe Lepper Education

If accepted, the case could have led to compensation claims against councils. Image: Pheelingsmedia / Adobestock

10 November 2021

Councils not deemed liable for care duties under section 20 ruling

Derren Hayes Social Care

Baby and toddler groups prevent parents from feeling isolated, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

9 November 2021

Steep decline in services for babies and new parents, charities warn

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Josh MacAlister at an engagement event for the Care Review earlier this year. Picture: Josh MacAlister

9 November 2021

Care Review launches penultimate stage of project

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The fund is aimed at supporting those most at risk of unemployment. Picture: Adobe Stock

9 November 2021

Youth Futures Foundation announces £6.1m employment fund

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

The helpline has been open for six months. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 November 2021

Helpline to support victims of abuse in schools receives hundreds of calls

Nina Jacobs Education

The NatWest scheme offers mentoring and paid work. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 November 2021

NatWest joins forces with youth services to support NEET young people

Nina Jacobs Youth Work

Ofsted is proposing changes to inspections of children's homes and holidays schemes for disabled children. Picture: Phil Adams

8 November 2021

Ofsted launches consultation over interim children’s home inspections

Fiona Simpson Social Care

The number of children's mental health workers has risen significantly since 2019. Picture: Alex Deverill

5 November 2021

Survey reveals large rise in children's mental health workforce

Derren Hayes Health

Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf applied for a place for his daughter at Little Scholars Day Nursery

4 November 2021

Inspectors uphold Scottish Health Secretary’s complaint over ‘discriminatory’ nursery

Joe Lepper Early Years

Foster care recruitment is needed to meet a shortage of foster carers for older children. Picture: Pololia/Adobe Stock

4 November 2021

Adopter recruitment tsar calls for national campaign to include foster carers

Joe Lepper

Children's minister Will Quince described family hubs as Sure Start +++. Image: Parliament TV

4 November 2021

Children’s minister outlines ambitions for family hubs

Derren Hayes Early Years

Charity Impetus says there is “little correlation between classroom hours and pupil attainment”. Picture: DGL Images/Adobe Stock

3 November 2021

Charity urges DfE to explore links between attainment and length of school day

Joe Lepper Education