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Quiz of the Year 2018

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A deepening council funding crisis, continued Brexit chaos and rising child poverty have all added to the uncertainty affecting children’s services in 2018. Test your knowledge of key events in the sector with CYP Now’s Quiz of the Year

1 After being announced as undersecretary of state on 9 January, how long did it take the DfE to confirm Nadhim Zahawi (pictured) as children’s minister?

A 4 days

B 4 weeks

C 4 months

2 In March, the last “original” director of children’s services, in post since the establishment of the role, stepped down. Who was it?

A Andrew Webb

B Alison O’Sullivan

C Ian Thomas

3 According to Local Government Association research, what is the single biggest factor influencing variation in children’s services spending?

A Deprivation

B Local practice

C Child population

4 In February, which neighbouringcouncils got the green light from the government to merge?

A Richmond and Kingston

B Westminister and Kensington and Chelsea

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