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Time to level all the way up

Friday, October 29, 2021

| CYP Now

The Chancellor had some tough decisions to make to drive the government’s Levelling Up agenda and prepare the country for a post-Covid “age of optimism”.

Share your solutions through Call for Ideas

Blogs

Thursday, November 11, 2021

| CYP Now

At every stage of this review I have been keen to get input.

Addressing political literacy in schools

Blogs

Friday, November 19, 2021

| CYP Now

“Recent tragic events, such as the Liverpool Women’s Hospital terrorist attack and the murders of MPs David Amess and Jo Cox, clearly show that young people are entering a political climate of intolerance and violence.

Highlights of the National Children and Adult Services Conference 2021

Blogs

Monday, November 29, 2021

| CYP Now

At some point over the past 20 months most of us will have attended a virtual event, or 27!

Why the economics of providing childcare in poor communities does not add up

Blogs

Monday, December 13, 2021

| CYP Now

I read with interest research findings that the pandemic was worsening inequalities for children in the north of England, compared to the south.

Reflecting on a decade of return home interviews

Blogs

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

| CYP Now

Following the release of Catch22’s Missing and Emotional Wellbeing Report 2021, this blog is from the UK’s most experienced return home interviewer, Sammi Roberts.

Creativity curbs crime: the hip hop artist and campaigner determined to end ‘county lines’

Blogs

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

| CYP Now

Steve Arnott, founder and chief executive of social enterprise Beats Bus Records this week launches an innovative campaign to tackle children and young people’s involvement in ‘county lines’ and gang culture.

Lockdown may be over, but the same can’t be said for sexual abuse

Blogs

Thursday, February 10, 2022

| CYP Now

As the UK opens up in the wake of a devastating pandemic, it’s important that we don’t forget about an underlying crisis; the most vulnerable in society who suffered and may still be suffering from sexual abuse.

Split Up In Care: Life Without Siblings highlights need to boost foster carer recruitment

Blogs

Monday, February 14, 2022

| CYP Now

Ashley John-Baptiste’s powerful documentary highlights the long-lasting impact and loss for children in care when they are separated from their siblings, after having already been removed from their familiar surroundings and family.

Pros and cons of working from home for children’s social workers

Blogs

Monday, February 28, 2022

| CYP Now

There are two key factors when it comes to working from home. Firstly is your ability to have self-discipline and the second is ensuring there is a trusting relationship with your employer and the two often go hand in hand.

Leaders of steel

Blogs

Monday, March 7, 2022

| CYP Now

It’s a sobering realisation to know that I started to learn some of the fundamentals of economics in the heady time of the 1980s!

New ways of connecting children to families to care for them

Blogs

Friday, March 25, 2022

| CYP Now

Finding experienced foster carers who can help children to keep in touch with their siblings is an important part of a successful care plan.

A hammer and anvil analogy for early help

Blogs

Friday, April 29, 2022

| CYP Now

As director of children’s services (DCS) for one of the 75 areas eligible for the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme, I am pleased that the importance of the first 1001 days is being supported in a whole family systems approach.

Two years on: A reflection on the pandemic’s impact on children

Blogs

Monday, May 9, 2022

| CYP Now

Two years ago I remember sitting in my garden during the springtime of the first lockdown with so many mixed feelings.

Why we can’t turn our back on EdTech

Blogs

Monday, May 16, 2022

| CYP Now

Despite its overwhelmingly devastating impact for many across the world, many moments of connection, progress and collaboration were discovered amongst Covid-related disruption.

How to support young people facing increased mental health issues in lockdown

Blogs

Friday, February 5, 2021

| CYP Now

This year, Children’s Mental Health Week is a little different - while mental health related issues such as anxiety and stress continue to increase, children and young people have had the added strain and uncertainty that comes with battling a pandemic.

Let’s focus on what children have learned this year, rather than what they’ve missed

Blogs

Monday, February 15, 2021

| CYP Now

With recent reports DfE officials are considering plans to extend the school day so children catch-up with lost learning, can we not consider what children have gained or need instead?

Supporting our young people during difficult times

Blogs

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

| CYP Now

Gaining and keeping a good job and earning a salary, is a key development stage for every young person.

There is not just one pandemic story

Blogs

Friday, March 26, 2021

| CYP Now

It doesn’t seem possible that I am writing my last blog as President almost exactly a year since we went into the first “lockdown”.

The only people who think exams are the best method of assessment are those who have benefitted

Blogs

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

| CYP Now

It seems every year we have the same debate about academic assessment. And as the years pass by, the pendulum of fashion and trends swings one way or the other.

Supporting family life after lockdown

Blogs

Friday, May 14, 2021

| CYP Now

The pandemic has been very challenging for families as they’ve grappled with the impact of lockdown restrictions on their day to day lives.

How are generation Covid-19 experiencing the pandemic?

Blogs

Friday, May 28, 2021

| CYP Now

The consequences of the pandemic have been vast and felt across society, but some groups – such as young people – have been more affected than others.

Care Review FC v Care Sector United - match report

Blogs

Monday, June 7, 2021

| CYP Now

Progressives talk about the change they want to make; conservatives appoint someone to get on with the changes they will make.

What is the Care Review Watch Alliance?

Blogs

Monday, June 14, 2021

| CYP Now

The Care Review Watch Alliance (CRWA) is a loose collective of people from all corners of the care community including care experienced people, care professionals, educators and researchers, social workers, foster carers and residential care providers.

Care review: A ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity?

Blogs

Thursday, June 17, 2021

| CYP Now

The Case For Change report is bold, visionary and does not shy away from raising difficult issues.

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Time to level all the way up

Share your solutions through Call for Ideas

Addressing political literacy in schools

Highlights of the National Children and Adult Services Conference 2021

Why the economics of providing childcare in poor communities does not add up

Reflecting on a decade of return home interviews

Creativity curbs crime: the hip hop artist and campaigner determined to end ‘county lines’

Lockdown may be over, but the same can’t be said for sexual abuse

Split Up In Care: Life Without Siblings highlights need to boost foster carer recruitment

Pros and cons of working from home for children’s social workers

Leaders of steel

New ways of connecting children to families to care for them

A hammer and anvil analogy for early help

Two years on: A reflection on the pandemic’s impact on children

Why we can’t turn our back on EdTech

How to support young people facing increased mental health issues in lockdown

Let’s focus on what children have learned this year, rather than what they’ve missed

Supporting our young people during difficult times

There is not just one pandemic story

The only people who think exams are the best method of assessment are those who have benefitted

Supporting family life after lockdown

How are generation Covid-19 experiencing the pandemic?

Care Review FC v Care Sector United - match report

What is the Care Review Watch Alliance?

Care review: A ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity?

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