Episode eight: Election result reaction; care experiences; family courts special

In this edition of the CYP Now podcast:

• CYP Now’s editor Derren Hayes and online editor Fiona Simpson assess the impact of the general election result for children’s services, key policies the new government should prioritise and what social problems sector leaders want to see addressed. 

• BBC journalist and presenter Ashley John-Baptiste speaks to Amrit Virdi about his new book documenting his experiences of the care system.

• Special report debate: will opening up the family courts to media scrutiny improve decisions for children? Featuring contributions from Lisa Harker, director of the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory; Somia Siddiq, co-chair of the Association of Lawyers for Children; and Yvonne Wilson, chair of children’s guardians body Nagalro.

Useful links:

• July edition of CYP Now https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-july-s-cyp-now-family-courts-and-care-proceedings-calls-for-next-government-inside-family-hubs

• Ashley John-Baptiste interview https://www.cypnow.co.uk/features/article/interview-ashley-john-baptiste-bbc-journalist-and-presenter

• Children’s charities on issues for the next government https://www.cypnow.co.uk/features/article/children-s-charities-on-issues-the-next-government-must-prioritise

• Special report: Family courts and care proceedings https://www.cypnow.co.uk/features/article/special-report-family-courts-and-care-proceedings

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Election special: Key manifesto pledges; sector calls for next government; young people’s views

In this special edition of the CYP Now podcast:

• CYP Now online editor Fiona Simpson and reporter Amrit Virdi examine key manifesto pledges for children and young people from the three main parties.

• A look at what sector leaders want to see from the next government

• Young people’s views on manifesto pledges, votes at 16 and political education in schools.

Useful links:

• Key party manifesto pledges for the children and young people's sector: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/general-election-2024-key-party-manifesto-pledges-for-the-children-and-young-people-s-sector

• Children’s charities on issues the next government must prioritise: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/analysis/article/children-s-charities-on-issues-the-next-government-must-prioritise

• Podcast music is ‘Passion’ by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

Episode seven: Election discussion; Oasis Restore; care commissioning

In this edition of the CYP Now Podcast:

• News roundup: a rundown of the top stories from across the children’s services sector, including reaction to early campaigning in the General Election and what charities want to see in the party’s manifestos.

• Highlights from the June edition of CYP Now magazine: behind the doors of Oasis Restore, the UK’s first secure school; and a visit to a London primary to see how a programme teaches students ways to respond to sexual harassment in school.

• Hero and villain of the month.

• Special report debate: will regional care co-operatives solve the shortage of care places? Featuring contributions from Harvey Gallagher, chief executive of the National Association of Fostering Providers; Rob Finney, chief operating officer at Tristine Healthcare; and Kevin Gallagher, managing director of Amberleigh Care.

 Useful links:

• June edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-june-s-cyp-now-secure-school-leadership-diversity-care-commissioning 

• Scheme tackles harassment in schools: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/analysis/article/scheme-tackles-harassment-in-schools

• UK’s first secure school opens after years of debate and delay: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/analysis/article/uk-s-first-secure-school-opens-after-years-of-debate-and-delay

• Making children’s services leadership more diverse: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/features/article/making-children-s-services-leadership-more-diverse

• SEND Summit: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/conferences

Podcast music is ‘Passion’ by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

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Episode six: Digital solutions in children’s services; social work training cuts; Anne Longfield’s new book

In this edition of the CYP Now Podcast:

• News roundup: a rundown of the top stories from across the children’s services sector, including how scrapping funding for the Pathways programme will damage the development of children’s social care leaders of the future.

• Events: at the launch of Anne Longfield’s new book that highlights how drugs gangs are targeting younger children to exploit; and at an emotional reception to mark the publication of Free Loaves on Fridays which details care-experienced people’s stories.

• From the May edition of CYP Now magazine: Spotlight on national and local initiatives to make childminding a more attractive career.

• Hero and villain of the month

• Special report debate: does AI pose a risk to children’s services? Featuring Kevin Yong, head of consultancy at Coram; Andy Coulter, Teams technical specialist at Microsoft and Sean Manzi, senior data specialist at Dartington Services Design Lab.

Useful links:

• May edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-may-s-cyp-now-childminder-sos-digital-solutions-in-children-s-services-byc-closure

• SEND Summit: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/conferences

• Podcast music is ‘Passion’ by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

• Sound effect is 'Clock Ticking Sound with 360 Panning SFX' byhansonfeodor_official via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/clock-ticking-sound-with-360-panning-sfx-173484/ 

Episode five: Outdoor adventures; CYP Now Awards launch; childcare funding

In this episode of the CYP Now podcast:

• News review: Childcare funding and the impact of Budget measures; cash-strapped council cuts to children’s services; Children’s Commissioner for England report on access to CAMHS; and factors behind the closure of the British Youth Council.

• Events: Evidence and Evaluation conference review; CYP Now Awards 2024 launch; Young carers report.

• Magazine highlights: Good practice in supporting child refugees; the housing challenges faced by care leavers.

• Hero and villain of the month

• Special report on outdoor adventures: Dr John Allan, Inspiring Learning; David Watts, UK Youth; Anne Hunt, chief executive of Learning Outside the Classroom.

Useful links:

• April edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-april-s-cyp-now-outdoor-education-special-cyp-now-awards-launch-care-leaver-housing

• Review highlights best practice to shape the future of youth work: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/analysis/article/review-highlights-best-practice-to-shape-the-future-of-youth-work

• CYP Now Awards 2024: https://cypnowawards.com/CYPNOW2024/en/page/home

Podcast music is ‘Passion’ by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

Episode four: Youth apprenticeships; school inclusion charter; youth violence prevention

In this edition of the CYP Now Podcast:

• News review: Derogatory care leavers advert; Mayor of London's inclusion charter.

• Magazine highlights: Croydon’s youth violence review; Future blueprint for secure children’s homes. 

• Hero and villain of the month.

• Special report on youth apprenticeships: Nick Harrison, the Sutton Trust; Gareth Evans, director of operations, Spectra.

Useful links:

• March edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-the-new-edition-of-cyp-now-youth-apprenticeships-special-secure-children-s-homes-youth-violence-review

• CYP Now Evaluation, Evidence and Impact conference: https://evaluationconference.co.uk/evaluationevidenceimpactinnovationinchildrensservices/en/page/home

Podcast music is ‘Passion’ by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/ 

Episode three: Trauma-informed care; SEND funding; DoL orders

In this edition of the CYP Now podcast:

• What’s behind the rise in deprivation of liberty orders and how an expert group aims to tackle it.

• Why MPs want to cut spending on SEND support to solve the local government funding crisis.

• Former children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield sets out her ambitions for the new Centre for Young Lives think-tank in an exclusive interview.

• Highlights from the February edition of CYP Now magazine, including the cover feature on supporting the families of prisoners.

• Interviews with three experts about the need to improve understanding among practitioners of trauma-informed care.

Podcast music is ‘Passion’ by AleixAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

Episode two: Sustainable childcare 

In this edition of the CYP Now Podcast:  

• CYP Now editor Derren Hayes and graduate reporter Amrit Virdi discuss key news stories including why the Department for Education hasn’t banned corporal punishment in supported accommodation settings, and whether recruiting young people with care experience to advise the government is too little, too late. 

• A brief summary of key longer reads in the latest edition of CYP Now magazine including the need to reform Ofsted school inspections and an expert practice panel discussion on how best to tackle harmful sexual behaviour by young people. 

• Interviews with three early years leaders on what needs to change to make government funded childcare more sustainable in light of the expansion of the programme to more children in 2024. 

Podcast music is ‘Passion’ by AlexAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/ 

Episode one: Careers Advice and Guidance 

In this edition of the CYP Now Podcast:

• CYP Now editor Derren Hayes quizzes online editor Fiona Simpson about the latest big new stories affecting the children and families sector, including the missed opportunity of the Spending Review and the worrying state of youth custody.

• A brief summary of key longer reads in the latest edition of CYP Now magazine including an investigation into how much childcare funding councils are retaining and what measures Cardiff have introduced to become the UK’s first child-friendly city.

• CYP Now graduate reporter Amrit Virdi takes her roving microphone to the CYP Now Awards at London’s Hurlingham Club to speak to the great and good of the children’s services sector on a glittering night of celebration.

• Derren Hayes interviews experts on the future of careers advice and guidance, including Robin Walker, chair of the education select committee, which undertook a review of careers education last year.

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