CYP Now - News

News

David Lammy previously called for 14 per cent of new recruits to be from BAME backgrounds. Picture: Parliament UK

31 August 2021

Rise in black and ethnic minority staff working in youth justice system

Neil Puffett Youth Justice

Researchers are calling for free school meals eligibility criteria to be extended. Picture: Adobe Stock

31 August 2021

One million children missing out on free school meals, research shows

Fiona Simpson Education

Some social workers said they felt high workloads meant they were unable to take part in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

31 August 2021

Local authority cuts could lead to loss of early intervention support, DCSs warn

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Ofsted's Yvette Stanley has responded to the Case for Change. Picture: Adobe Stock

31 August 2021

Ofsted refutes Care Review’s claim over ‘unnecessary' child protection investigations

Fiona Simpson Ofsted

School was cited as a key source of unhappiness for children. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 August 2021

Childhood happiness in steep decline over last decade

Fiona Simpson Education

A lack of provision could lead to poor mental health and reduced employment opportunities, research says. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 August 2021

Rural areas hardest hit by youth work cuts, NYA warns

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Brighton and Hove Council will publish a review of safeguarding practices in the autumn. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 August 2021

‘Outstanding’ ratings for two youth offending services

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

The IOPC has recommended increased training for police officers. Picture: Adobe Stock

26 August 2021

Taser incidents involving children double over two years

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

Childcare settings have been forced to close due to the app. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 August 2021

Parents in deprived areas 'struggling with childcare'

Neil Puffett Early Years

State-funded nurseries will be given carbon dioxide monitors, DfE has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 August 2021

Early years settings and special schools to benefit from ventilation plan

Neil Puffett Early Years

Wandsworth suffered from high levels of Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

25 August 2021

Wandsworth's 'agile' children's services praised over Covid-19 support

Neil Puffett Social Care

The NHS Confederation is calling for greater investment in mental health support for young people. Picture: NHS Confederation

25 August 2021

Children’s mental health services at ‘tipping point’

Fiona Simpson Health

Thousands of people have been evacuated from Afghanistan. Picture: Ministry of Defence

24 August 2021

Charities call for stronger support for unaccompanied Afghan children

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Residential care staff could benefit from reflective practice, the St Christopher's Fellowship says. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 August 2021

Improve staff wellbeing support in children’s homes to reduce turnover, research suggests

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Thousands of incidents of online grooming were reported to police last year. Picture: Adobe Stock

24 August 2021

NSPCC: Record numbers of children groomed online amid pandemic

Fiona Simpson Social Care