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Editorial: Outsourcing proposals could benefit charities

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  • Tuesday, May 13, 2014
  • | CYP Now
The announcement last month of the consultation into the widescale outsourcing of children's services would have surprised few in the sector. Controversial though it may be, the government has been laying the groundwork for the creation of a children's social care "market" for the past year. But although the direction of travel has been clear for some time, the ramifications of such a move are only now starting to be thought through.

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.

Can Whitehall run local services?

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  • Tuesday, October 15, 2013
  • | CYP Now
Following Education Secretary Michael Gove's decision not to strip children's services from Doncaster Council, we ask two experts whether central government can be accountable for local delivery.

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