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The Children Act 1989: 30 Years On

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  • Tuesday, October 29, 2019
  • | CYP Now
As children's services mark the 30th anniversary of the Children Act 1989, key figures from across the sector reflect on the impact the legislation has had and identify emerging threats to its core principles.

Legal Update: Relationships with the court

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  • Tuesday, October 25, 2022
  • | CYP Now
Alexandra Conroy Harris, legal consultant at CoramBAAF, explains how the charity is working with local authorities and judges to improve understanding of care orders so the right one is used.

How charities are doing more for less

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  • Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • | CYP Now
The cost-of-living crisis means charities working with children and families have seen costs spiral as demand for services increases. Sector experts and charities discuss key challenges and solutions.

Legal Update: The Carer’s Leave Act 2023

Augusta Itua, legal consultant at CoramBAAF, assesses the implications for carers of new legislation that gives employees the right to take leave in order to provide or arrange for long-term care needs.

Vision and hearing problems: Spotting the signs and supporting students

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  • Wednesday, February 7, 2024
  • | CYP Now
Mild and moderate vision and hearing problems are common among children and young people and can act as a significant barrier to educational and social development. We report from a recent webinar which considered the prevalence of these issues, their potential impact, and how we can support students in school...

Stephen Leach, Team leader, Talk Don't Walk, Warrington.

Young people do not run away if they are happy. They often run away because they feel they cannot express themselves or they are not being heard. They act in desperation and think of the consequences later. My role is to help them think about the future.

Resources: Log on to ... Financial literacy

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  • Thursday, September 6, 2007
  • | CYP Now
With top-up fees, the lure of the latest electronic gadgets and a lack of financial knowledge, young people are falling further into debt. Tim Burke surfs the net to find out where youth workers can download some of the best youth-friendly money advice.

Health: Advice on... Volatile substance abuse

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  • Wednesday, October 3, 2007
  • | CYP Now
Volatile substance abuse might not make the headlines, but the latest figures show it claimed eight lives in 2005. Re-Solv's Steve Lambert looks at the types of products young people misuse and how youth workers can spot the warning signs.

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