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Government needs to ‘level up’ the system for children in care

Friday, May 20, 2022

| CYP Now

The care system exists to support children who cannot live with their birth parents or do not have a stable and supportive home life.

A perfect storm for families and childcare?

Blogs

Thursday, May 19, 2022

| CYP Now

The cost-of-living crisis combines significant challenges for household budgets and for businesses’ finances alike.

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.

Social worker recruitment: A game of marginal gains

Blogs

Monday, May 16, 2022

| CYP Now

I am sure that the West Midlands is no different to any other region, in that recruitment and retention seems to be our number one topic of conversation.

How learning and adventure in the wild can support young people in emerging from the isolation of lockdowns

Blogs

Monday, May 16, 2022

| CYP Now

At Outward Bound, we define wellbeing as feeling good and functioning well.

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.

How GambleAware’s education hubs protect children and young people from gambling related harms

Blogs

Monday, May 9, 2022

| CYP Now

In today’s ‘digital age’ we sometimes see children growing up almost too quickly, which is of particular concern when it comes to engaging with activities which can be harmful to their development and health.

Mental Health Awareness Week: The importance of tackling loneliness

Blogs

Monday, May 9, 2022

| CYP Now

The news that TV celebrity Scarlett Mofatt used Samaritans for support after feeling low and lonely reminds us of something important.

What’s the alternative to exclusion?

Blogs

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

| CYP Now

Louie was just five years old when he was expelled from his first school.

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.

The need for early age-appropriate RSE

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Friday, April 29, 2022

| CYP Now

In my work as programme and training manager for relationships and sex education (RSE) at Coram Life Education charity, I regularly hear from distressed primary school teachers who feel under-equipped to deal with the increasingly urgent issues of misogyny, sexism and sexual harassment in schools.

Local elections: Council support key in ending youth homelessness for good

Blogs

Friday, April 29, 2022

| CYP Now

Young people have never been more engaged with politics.

Save our staff: child ratios

Blogs

Friday, April 22, 2022

| CYP Now

In 2013, then Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) Elizabeth Truss decided to pursue a plan to reduce staff:child ratios.

Navigating a time of change for children’s services

Blogs

Friday, April 22, 2022

| CYP Now

Looking outside at the spring sunshine it feels like change is in the air, although as I’m in the North East it’s still a bit chilly.

How to support a young person with their mental health

Blogs

Thursday, April 21, 2022

| CYP Now

When a young person starts talking about how they’re feeling, remember it might be the first time they have spoken to someone about their mental health and they may struggle to put their thoughts into words.

Girl Q: Tips for tackling racism in schools

Blogs

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

| CYP Now

“I don’t know if I’m going to feel normal again. I don’t know how long it will take to repair my box. But I do know this can't happen to anyone, ever again.” GIRL Q

Plenty on the horizon

Blogs

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

| CYP Now

I am pleased and proud to continue to chair the ADCS Health, Care & Additional Needs Policy Committee.

The importance of determination in children’s social care

Blogs

Monday, April 11, 2022

| CYP Now

In preparing for this blog, I re-read Charlotte Ramsden’s final blog as ADCS President from last month, “time to pass the baton”.

Time to wake up and smell childcare staffing crisis, Mr Chancellor

Blogs

Monday, April 11, 2022

| CYP Now

Unless, you are joining Sleeping Beauty and dozing off for 100 years waiting for the Chancellor to wake you up with news of a generous recovery fund, you will know that this is just a fairy story or wishful thinking.

Lessons on tackling inequalities from Child Q case

Blogs

Thursday, April 7, 2022

| CYP Now

On Thursday 17 March, the world heard about Child Q, a 15-year-old girl who was strip-searched by the police after school staff believed her to be in possession of drugs.

The £1.5bn early years week that wasn’t

Blogs

Thursday, April 7, 2022

| CYP Now

Turns out the autumn spending review didn’t bring the early years bounty we were lead to believe after all.

What role does technology play in helping to create a holistic early learning environment?

Blogs

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

| CYP Now

In today’s digitally evolving world, technology plays a crucial role in people’s lives – both professionally and personally.

Receiving the baton at full pace

Blogs

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

| CYP Now

By the time that you read this, the machinery of ADCS will have worked its magic and the baton that Charlotte handed over to me in her last blog will be firmly gripped in my paws.

The Nationality and Borders Bill will make it harder to fight child trafficking 

Blogs

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

| CYP Now

For more than 150 years Barnardo’s has been working towards our vision of a world in which no child is turned away from the support they need, regardless of their background or circumstances.

How can we end youth homelessness altogether?

Blogs

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

| CYP Now

Everyone should be concerned about the number of young people who end up homeless.

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Government needs to ‘level up’ the system for children in care

A perfect storm for families and childcare?

Why we can’t turn our back on EdTech

Social worker recruitment: A game of marginal gains

How learning and adventure in the wild can support young people in emerging from the isolation of lockdowns

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

How GambleAware’s education hubs protect children and young people from gambling related harms

Mental Health Awareness Week: The importance of tackling loneliness

What’s the alternative to exclusion?

A hammer and anvil analogy for early help

The need for early age-appropriate RSE

Local elections: Council support key in ending youth homelessness for good

Save our staff: child ratios

Navigating a time of change for children’s services

How to support a young person with their mental health

Girl Q: Tips for tackling racism in schools

Plenty on the horizon

The importance of determination in children’s social care

Time to wake up and smell childcare staffing crisis, Mr Chancellor

Lessons on tackling inequalities from Child Q case

The £1.5bn early years week that wasn’t

What role does technology play in helping to create a holistic early learning environment?

Receiving the baton at full pace

The Nationality and Borders Bill will make it harder to fight child trafficking

How can we end youth homelessness altogether?

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