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.

Experts set out the key decisions and professional challenges of this election year. Picture: Alamy
Experts set out the key decisions and professional challenges of this election year. Picture: Alamy

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

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