In the December edition of CYP Now: Supporting families, family hubs and residential care

Top articles include:

• How Glasgow-based charity 3D Drumchapel supports families in one of the most deprived areas in Scotland.

• Could the drive to open more family hubs mark the beginning of the end for children's centres?

• Special report on difficulties in finding sufficient residential care placements despite the growth in children’s homes.

• Campaigners say failings at Oakhill Secure Training Centre highlight widespread system problems.

• Commons Education Committee chair Robert Halfon sets out the case for a register of home-educated children.

Practice articles include:

• How a Young Citizens programme equips young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to support newly arrived peers.

• The story behind Oxfordshire County Council’s implementation of the Family Solutions Plus model of children’s social care.

• Providers and sector bodies on how mock inspections offer vital preparation for the real thing.

• Advice on how to get a share of the Connected Futures Fund that supports young people struggling for work.

• Surrey County Council director of children’s services Rachael Wardell outlines her plans for improving provision.

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