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Government demonstrates poverty of 10-year strategy

Monday, April 14, 2014

| CYP Now

I must admit some frustration at how slowly things can move forward in terms of government action for children, and how things that seem to have moved forward can appear to quietly slip back.

Ask the Experts: Spur on staff to meet SEN reforms

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Monday, June 23, 2014

| CYP Now

Our expert panel offers advice on SEN and disability reforms, nursery transition, tackling sexual exploitation and examining gender roles.

Online user feedback is as vital to choosing care as it is a restaurant

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Monday, October 13, 2014

| CYP Now

These days, it's absolutely expected to be able to see genuine user feedback before making any kind of buying decision.

Early intervention under threat as biggest cuts strike deprived areas

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

| CYP Now

Exclusive analysis by CYP Now reveals that councils in the most disadvantaged areas are suffering most as a result of cuts outlined in the local government finance settlement for the coming year

Guide to nursery first aid training

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Monday, March 30, 2015

| CYP Now

What the compulsory first aid training requirements will mean for early years practitioners and providers.

Early education campaign shows how austerity can spawn change

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Monday, April 13, 2015

| CYP Now

As a general rule, proverbs are best avoided. But I have to admit I do have a favourite: "Necessity is the mother of invention".

Is the league table plan unfair?

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Monday, May 11, 2015

| CYP Now

The government wants schools to publish their in-house childcare provision details with league tables.

Election result should provide policy clarity

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Monday, May 11, 2015

| CYP Now

The general election result looks set to be a defining one.

Innovation in early help needs cash and leadership

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Monday, August 3, 2015

| CYP Now

Childcare qualifications U-turn: implications for the profession

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

| CYP Now

In light of dwindling numbers of childcare staff enrolling on higher level training courses, the government has watered down qualification requirements for the sector. Early years groups explain what the changes will mean.

Driving the childcare agenda: Julia Margo, chief executive, the Family and Childcare Trust

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Monday, August 31, 2015

| CYP Now

Jess Brown meets Julia Margo, chief executive of the Family and Childcare Trust.

Ask the Experts: Be smart on your return to work

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

| CYP Now

Our expert panel offers advice on returning to work after absence, effective nursery websites, personal boundaries and young refugees.

Councils launch innovative ways to trial expanded free childcare offer

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

| CYP Now

Matching childcare to local employers' needs, offering more care at weekends and funding provision all year round are the focus of some of the areas testing delivery of 30 hours per week of free childcare.

Skills For The Job: Paying the National Living Wage

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

| CYP Now

The introduction of the living wage will have a major impact on nursery providers' business, which need to be well prepared for.

Are children's charities too afraid now to ‘bite the hand that feeds'?

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

| CYP Now

Many children's charities rely on public funds, raising fears about their independence in defending the interests of service users in austere times. But plans are afoot for the voluntary sector to speak with a clearer voice

Central intelligence

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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

| CYP Now

Multi-agency safeguarding hubs bring together different professionals to share intelligence about children at risk. As they spring up nationwide, Joe Lepper examines what impact they are having

Families braced for more pain as autumn statement extends cuts

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

| CYP Now

The economic announcements made by George Osborne in his autumn statement include further budget cuts. Lauren Higgs, Neil Puffett and Gabriella Józwiak examine the implications for children and families

Ask The Expert: Tackling children's centre cuts

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

| CYP Now

Q: We're in a bind trying to cut overall costs on children's centres and basically don't know which way to turn.

Time for UN convention to be signed into UK law

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

| CYP Now

Northern Ireland children's commissioner says children's rights need to be written into law.

Daily roundup: Youth custody, child health, and charity leadership

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

| CYP Now

Campaigners and charities call for review of child deaths in custody; consultation launched on school support for children with medical conditions; and Contact a Family appoints new head, all in the news today.

Where is the long-term plan on job Šcreation?

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Monday, March 31, 2014

| CYP Now

At an event in parliament last week, young people and MPs gathered to discuss the challenge of youth unemployment. Organised by youth initiative the 99% Campaign, the panel concluded that unless speedy solutions are found to help the near one million young people not in education, employment or training (Neet), the problem could blight a generation for decades.

Daily roundup: Child protection, mental health and early years

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Monday, May 19, 2014

| CYP Now

Academics criticise government plans to outsource children's social care; NHS England raises concerns over failure to meet child mental health needs; and nursery to investigate after toddler found wandering streets, all in the news today.

Ask The Experts: Help a child understand dementia

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Monday, August 18, 2014

| CYP Now

Our panel offers advice on discussing dementia with young children, sexual health, school improvement and dealing with parents' fears.

CYP Now Awards 2011: The shortlist

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Monday, October 3, 2011

| CYP Now

This year marks the sixth Children & Young People Now Awards. Thank you to all those who entered. Our judging panel has shortlisted the entries that represent the best work with children, young people and families.

Children & Young People Now Awards 2015: Step forward the class of 2015

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Monday, March 30, 2015

| CYP Now

The Children & Young People Now Awards represent the gold standard in services for children, young people and families across the UK. They recognise the most innovative and effective work in transforming young lives and building a better society.

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Government demonstrates poverty of 10-year strategy

Ask the Experts: Spur on staff to meet SEN reforms

Online user feedback is as vital to choosing care as it is a restaurant

Early intervention under threat as biggest cuts strike deprived areas

Guide to nursery first aid training

Early education campaign shows how austerity can spawn change

Is the league table plan unfair?

Election result should provide policy clarity

Innovation in early help needs cash and leadership

Childcare qualifications U-turn: implications for the profession

Driving the childcare agenda: Julia Margo, chief executive, the Family and Childcare Trust

Ask the Experts: Be smart on your return to work

Councils launch innovative ways to trial expanded free childcare offer

Skills For The Job: Paying the National Living Wage

Are children's charities too afraid now to ‘bite the hand that feeds'?

Central intelligence

Families braced for more pain as autumn statement extends cuts

Ask The Expert: Tackling children's centre cuts

Time for UN convention to be signed into UK law

Daily roundup: Youth custody, child health, and charity leadership

Where is the long-term plan on job Šcreation?

Daily roundup: Child protection, mental health and early years

Ask The Experts: Help a child understand dementia

CYP Now Awards 2011: The shortlist

Children & Young People Now Awards 2015: Step forward the class of 2015

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