The 2015 Report: The year ahead for children and young people
CYP Now
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
The year 2015 looks set to be pivotal in determining the direction of services for children, young people and families over the rest of the decade.
May's general election result and the policy shake-up that follows is likely to dominate. Regardless of who forms the next government, local authorities will be faced with tough decisions on what services to cut. Meanwhile, child poverty continues to rise, increasing demand on services. In CYP Now's 2015 Report, experts assess the challenges ahead and pinpoint the changes they want to see.
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Childcare and early years by Jayne Payler
Disabillity and SEN by Christine Lenehan
Youth work by Fiona Blacke
Education and skills by Louise Evans
Local authorities by Alison O’Sullivan
Children in care by Enver Solomon
Health and wellbeing by Eustace de Sousa
Performance improvement by Ian Thomas
Youth justice by Penelope Gibbs
Child protection by Jane Held
Social work by Ray Jones
Voluntary sector by Kathy Evans