CYP Now - News

News

Councils warn that 'an acute rise in the costs of placing children in care mean in-year spending on children’s services is spiralling out of control'. Picture: Adobe Stock

3 September 2024

Ofsted to end single-word judgments for children’s social care and early years providers

Fiona Simpson Children's Services

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

3 September 2024

Ofsted rating changes ‘welcome’ but inspectorate must rebuild sector’s trust, leaders say

Fiona Simpson Social Care

One in 10 children and young people are affected by long-term and persistent speech, language, and communication needs. Picture: Dgl images/Adobe Stock

2 September 2024

Ofsted scraps single-word judgments for schools

Fiona Simpson Education

Ofsted is working to increase collaboration and communication in the inspection process. Picture: DglImages/Adobe Stock

2 September 2024

Concerns over ‘slow and inadequate’ response to child neglect reports

Fiona Simpson Social Care

2 September 2024

In September’s CYP Now: Youth work riot response; children’s residential care policy; CYP Now Awards shortlist

Fiona Simpson

Islington's YJS is now the highest rated in London by inspectors

30 August 2024

North London youth justice service rated ‘outstanding’ by inspectors

Fiona Simpson Youth Justice

Childminders have also called on ministers to engage with those working in the profession before rolling out policies

29 August 2024

Childminders dub ‘free childcare’ phrase ‘misleading’

Sian Hopkins Early Years

29 August 2024

Increase in teachers providing food for hungry pupils

Sian Hopkins Health

MPs claim children are being taught 'age-inappropriate' RSHE content. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

29 August 2024

Cost-of-living crisis impacting children’s wellbeing, research finds

Fiona Simpson Health

Financial and recruitment pressures are leading to a crisis for children in residential care. Picture: insta_photos/Adobe Stock

28 August 2024

Councils opened more than 100 new children’s homes last year, Ofsted figures show

Fiona Simpson Social Care

28 August 2024

Guide to Qualifications and Training: Early Help

Joe Lepper Health

The petition condemns the proposed relaxation of childcare ratios. Picture: AdobeStock

27 August 2024

Guide to Qualifications and Training 2024/25: Early Years

Joe Lepper Early Years

One in 10 calls received by the NSPCC Helpline about physical punishment were from children. Picture: Adobe Stock

27 August 2024

NSPCC calls for greater legal protection for children against physical punishment

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Devon County Council apologised for the poor standard of support offered to the boy. Picture: Devon council

22 August 2024

Council’s ‘unfathomable’ indecision left teenager with autism facing homelessness

Joe Lepper Education

Digitally excluded young people are more at risk of fake news, a report finds. Picture: AdobeStock

22 August 2024

Digitally excluded children at greater risk of fake news, researchers warn

Joe Lepper Youth Work