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Children's sector braced for spending review

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The children's and youth sector will today learn the full extent of cuts over the next four financial years as Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne delivers the comprehensive spending review.

You can follow the developments and the particular implications for all those who work with children and families on cypnow.co.uk this afternoon.

Last weekend’s revelation that the schools budget will be protected has heightened concerns that other areas within the Department for Education’s remit will take a bigger hit.

The spending review will test the government’s commitment to invest in preventative services and early intervention work. In particular, it will carry implications for the future of Sure Start children’s centres and youth services across England. A CYP Now survey earlier this month foretold of savage cuts to youth services up and down the country in local authorities and charities alike.

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