In July’s CYP Now: Lockdown lessons; devolution in children’s services; and commissioning special report
Derren Hayes
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The next edition of CYP Now is packed with the latest analysis and practice advice to help children’s services leaders navigate the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Articles in the June edition include:
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How lockdown could change many children’s services for the long-term
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Early years experts on how to ensure sufficient childcare places after the pandemic
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Academics explain why play can help children transition back to school
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Need-to-know information about Ofsted’s response to Covid-19
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Why emergency changes to social care duties has split opinion in the sector
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With funding hit hard, what new grants are available to children’s charities?
Looking beyond Covid-19 coverage, the new issue also includes a 12-page special report on latest developments in commissioning care placements. This includes:
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A summary of recent research affecting care commissioning by The Centre for Outcomes of Care
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A thorough analysis of latest policy affecting the sector with expert views from Andrew Rome and ADCS
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Practice examples on the Commissioning Alliance consortium and Step Down Fostering in Lancashire.
Other articles of note include:
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How devolution is shaping children’s services in England’s cities and regions
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Jenny Coles, president of the ADCS in 2020/21, outlines her priorities
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How Croydon Council has turned its fortunes around in two years
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