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Some local authorities have combined the functions of director of children's services with those of other top-tier managers. Joe Lepper explores the benefits and potential pitfalls of different approaches.

Awards highlight how hard work improves children's lives

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

| CYP Now

Every year, two events are guaranteed to re-energise my diminishing bank of optimism - the judging for the CYP Now Awards, and the awards ceremony itself.

'The Family Nurse Partnership is making a difference'

Other

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

| CYP Now

Analysis of the Family Nurse Partnership underplayed the programme's benefits, says an early years expert.

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Special Report

Features

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

| CYP Now

Research has shown that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can increase the risk of poor life outcomes, so policymakers and practitioners are developing new ways to prevent ACEs and support children at risk of them.

Why we changed careers to work with children

Features

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

| CYP Now

Many children’s and youth services are experiencing staffing shortages and need to recruit new blood. Tom de Castella explores why some people change career to work in the sector.

More cash to support SEN plans

Other

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

| CYP Now

Extra funding alone will not improve the transfer of SEN children to integrated care plans, warn campaigners.

Council guide to short breaks

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Monday, March 28, 2016

| CYP Now

Charities develop a toolkit to help councils deliver effective short breaks for families with disabled children.

London mayor election: the key policies for children and families

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

| CYP Now

The next mayor of London will be responsible for a budget of £17bn. So what are the main candidates in May's election pledging to deliver for children, young people and families? We trawl the manifestos to find out.

Mulberry Bush Oxfordshire (MBOX) Teaching School

Best Practice

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

| CYP Now

Works with education settings to adopt a "psychodynamic" approach to understand children's behaviour as a communication of unmet needs.

Former ADCS president to oversee development of mental health services for children in care

News

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

| CYP Now

A former president of the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) has been appointed by government to oversee attempts to boost support for children in care with mental health problems.

MPs to examine role of education in preventing mental health problems

News

Monday, December 12, 2016

| CYP Now

An inquiry into the role of education in preventing mental health problems will be held by an influential group of MPs, it has been announced.

CYP Now 2011 Awards open for entry

News

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

| CYP Now

Children's and youth organisations are being encouraged to enter this year's CYP Now Awards.

Youth justice reforms must go 'further and deeper'

News

Monday, January 16, 2012

| CYP Now

Sweeping reform of the youth justice system is necessary to prevent hundreds of children being "needlessly" criminalised and sentenced to custody, according to a think-tank.

CYP Now 2016 Awards revealed on night of huge celebration and pride

News

Friday, November 25, 2016

| CYP Now

Twenty-two inspirational and deserving winners were last night revealed at the 2016 CYP Now Awards on an evening of celebration for the children's sector.

Young mums see rosy future

Other

Monday, April 29, 2013

| CYP Now

Family nurse partnerships originated in the US in the 1970s to support first-time teenage parents. Imported to England six years ago, the government is continuing to fund their expansion. Joe Lepper finds out why

Damning report calls for safeguarding improvements in Rochdale

News

Friday, May 24, 2013

| CYP Now

Rochdale Council did not do enough to prevent teenage girls being groomed and abused in the borough, a report has found.

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Skills for the Job: Understanding virtual self-harm

London council announces children's centre closure and job losses

Ask the Experts: Address parents' school concerns

Legal Update: In a nutshell - Provision of free school meals

Children's services leaders: When are two hats better than one?

Awards highlight how hard work improves children's lives

'The Family Nurse Partnership is making a difference'

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Special Report

Why we changed careers to work with children

More cash to support SEN plans

Council guide to short breaks

London mayor election: the key policies for children and families

Mulberry Bush Oxfordshire (MBOX) Teaching School

Former ADCS president to oversee development of mental health services for children in care

MPs to examine role of education in preventing mental health problems

CYP Now 2011 Awards open for entry

Youth justice reforms must go 'further and deeper'

CYP Now 2016 Awards revealed on night of huge celebration and pride

Young mums see rosy future

Damning report calls for safeguarding improvements in Rochdale

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