September’s edition of Children & Young People Now is packed with useful advice, insight and ideas on how to improve outcomes for children, young people and families including a special report on developing policy in children’s residential care.

This month’s analyses:
- Briefing: ‘free’ childcare expansion enters next phase
- Why youth workers will be crucial for healing communities after riots
- Looking back on a year of London’s free school meals drive
- How tackling social issues could increase foster carer numbers
- CYP Now investigation reveals police forces struggle to tackle child sexual exploitation cases
- Joint work ‘key to safeguarding’ in CSE cases
And in depth reads:
- Children’s workforce Guide to Qualifications and Training 2024/25
- CYP Now Awards 2024: All the shortlisted entries
- Special report on developments in children’s residential care and supported accommodation
- Big Debate: Is supported accommodation now an accepted care option for young people?
- How volunteering boosts confidence and leadership skills for girls and young women
- Care-experience research fellowship launches
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