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In the June edition of CYP Now: Childhood obesity, YJB, and children's services commissioning

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New analysis highlights Leeds City Council as being the first place in England to reverse childhood obesity levels.

In the new edition of CYP Now, Ian Cameron, director of public health in Leeds, explains how the council worked with charity Henry to cut obesity in four- and five-year-olds. 

Youth Justice Board chair Charlie Taylor discusses how the role of the board has changed and outlines his priorities for the future.

The 12-page special report on commissioning children's services includes contributions from leading figures on latest policy developments in social care, health, special educational needs and youth work services.

There are practice examples on the London SEND consortium; co-location of all commissioning services in Warwickshire; implementation of the Valuing Care approach in Hertfordshire; and how Salford commission services based on their social value.

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