In the August edition of CYP Now: Covid response latest, outdoor learning special, and tackling CCE
Derren Hayes
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The latest edition of CYP Now offers in depth analysis and advice for leaders and practitioners of services for vulnerable children as lockdown restrictions lift.
Articles in the August edition include:
- Youth sector leaders outline how youth workers can play a vital role in helping children return to school
- How charities and councils are innovating in their efforts to attract more people to fostering
- A summary of the main elements of the “catch-up” tutoring programme for disadvantaged children
- CoramBAAF outlines the impact of the coronavirus amendment regulations
- Key government funding streams to aid recovery from the pandemic
Looking beyond Covid-19, there is a 12-page special report on latest developments in outdoor learning. This includes:
- A summary of recent research affecting outdoor learning by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.
- A thorough analysis of latest policy affecting the sector including how coronavirus could lead to a resurgence in interest.
- Practice examples on childcare provider Acorns' forestry learning zone; Samara Trust’s Forest Schools; and the Valley Project adventure playground in Bradford.
Other must read articles include:
- Keith Fraser, the new chair of the Youth Justice Board, discusses the Black Lives Matter movement and tackling disproportionality
- The challenges posed by child criminal exploitation and how projects are leading the way in tackling it
- The long-term impact that Dave Hill made on children’s services in England
- Roundtable debate on how social outcomes partnerships can improve the lives of vulnerable children and families
- Inspections clinic on factors influencing workforce stability and their impact on children’s outcomes
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