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Interview: Lisa Harker, director, the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

| CYP Now

Derren Hayes speaks to the director of the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory about what’s driving the rise in deprivation of liberty orders.

Legal Update: Mental health detention

Features

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

| CYP Now

Lauren Morling and Sihana Bina of Coram International set out requirements when detaining children for mental health reasons and what changes are needed to respect young people's rights.

How I Got Here: Scott Roberts, home support worker, Barnardo’s

Best Practice

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

| CYP Now

Scott Roberts, home support worker, Barnardo’s Brighton and Hove Link Plus service on what he's learned from his roles in the charity sector to date.

Government 'failing to act over vulnerable children's rights'

News

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

| CYP Now

Children's rights in the UK are worsening, especially for the most vulnerable young people suffering from mental health issues, poverty and whose lives are blighted by crime, a report has said.

Concerns over rise in police taser use on children

News

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

| CYP Now

The use of tasers on children in London has increased 12-fold in just eight years, a youth-led enquiry on child rights has heard.

Boost early years support to improve social mobility, commission says

News

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

| CYP Now

The early years pupil premium should be doubled as part of efforts to combat worsening life chances for children and young people across the UK, the Social Mobility Commission has said.

Longfield recruits Narey as children's commissioner adviser

News

Friday, September 23, 2016

| CYP Now

Former Barnardo's chief executive Sir Martin Narey is one of several high profile figures that have been signed up to provide advice to children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield, it has been announced.

Ask the Experts: Help fussy eaters explore food

Other

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

| CYP Now

Our expert panel offers advice on children who are particular about what they eat, the "whole family" approach and sport as part of youth work.

Ombudsman criticises council over childcare arrangements

News

Friday, June 24, 2016

| CYP Now

A council has been criticised by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) for failing to properly support a working mother of two teenage disabled children with her childcare needs.

Tackling the taboo of short lives: Barbara Gelb interview

Other

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

| CYP Now

Jess Brown talks to Barbara Gelb, chief executive of Together for Short Lives.

Participation in Action: Volunteers offer respite for families with disabled children

Other

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

| CYP Now

Young people across rural Mid Suffolk are helping to support children with disabilities and additional needs during the school holidays.

Factors Affecting Age at Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in UK

Research

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

| CYP Now

A number of initiatives have aimed to increase early diagnosis of ASD - but are children in fact being diagnosed earlier?

Children in care denied help with mental health problems

News

Thursday, April 28, 2016

| CYP Now

Councils and specialist services are failing to support children in care who have mental health problems, a probe by MPs has found.

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.

Ask the Experts: Retain a strong voice for children

Other

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

| CYP Now

Our panel offers advice on the future of DCSs, helping children of substance misusers, improving speech skills and conflict resolution.

Lessons from serious case reviews: Deaf and disabled children

Other

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

| CYP Now

The NSPCC has analysed findings from hundreds of serious case reviews to assess key lessons for safeguarding practice. Here is a summary of the learnings for practice when working with deaf and disabled children.

Youth Mental Health: New Economic Evidence

Research

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

| CYP Now

Study of the economic impact of youth mental health services in the UK.

Recognising sign language is important for equality

Other

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

| CYP Now

On 17 September 2015, the Scottish Parliament passed the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill. The public gallery was packed with Deaf BSL users, many of whom had been banned from signing as children and forced to lip read. It had been a long, hard battle and it was difficult for many to hold back the tears and keep their emotions at bay.

Key steps that will improve play services for disabled children

Features

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

| CYP Now

A charity has devised a blueprint for improved access to good quality play provision for disabled children under five through more national funding, investing in childcare providers' facilities, making play a statutory service and enforcing equalities law.

Committed local democrat: Roy Perry, chair, LGA children and young people board

Other

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

| CYP Now

Derren Hayes meets Roy Perry, chair of the LGA children and young people board.

Behind the Inspection Rating: Staff ensure quality short breaks

Other

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

| CYP Now

Ade Adepitan Short Break Centre, London - short break centre inspection - September 2015.

Legal Update: In a Nutshell - Children and consent to medical treatment

Other

Thursday, November 26, 2015

| CYP Now

Medical professionals must know when young patients have the competence and capacity to consent to medical procedures.

Keep up the momentum on raising awareness of FGM

Other

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

| CYP Now

Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been illegal in the UK since 1985, but it is clear that the practice has persisted.

Ask the Experts: Accessing mental health funding

Best Practice

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

| CYP Now

Our panel offers advice on mental health services funding, inappropriate sexual behaviour, safeguarding and a nursery compost heap.

Councils develop new approaches to early help amid funding challenges

Other

Monday, October 12, 2015

| CYP Now

Children's services leaders gathered at CYP Now's Early Help Conference to discuss latest policy developments in early help and hear how local areas are developing interventions across a range of settings and age groups.

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Interview: Lisa Harker, director, the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory

Legal Update: Mental health detention

How I Got Here: Scott Roberts, home support worker, Barnardo’s

Government 'failing to act over vulnerable children's rights'

Concerns over rise in police taser use on children

Boost early years support to improve social mobility, commission says

Longfield recruits Narey as children's commissioner adviser

Ask the Experts: Help fussy eaters explore food

Ombudsman criticises council over childcare arrangements

Tackling the taboo of short lives: Barbara Gelb interview

Participation in Action: Volunteers offer respite for families with disabled children

Factors Affecting Age at Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in UK

Children in care denied help with mental health problems

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

Ask the Experts: Retain a strong voice for children

Lessons from serious case reviews: Deaf and disabled children

Youth Mental Health: New Economic Evidence

Recognising sign language is important for equality

Key steps that will improve play services for disabled children

Committed local democrat: Roy Perry, chair, LGA children and young people board

Behind the Inspection Rating: Staff ensure quality short breaks

Legal Update: In a Nutshell - Children and consent to medical treatment

Keep up the momentum on raising awareness of FGM

Ask the Experts: Accessing mental health funding

Councils develop new approaches to early help amid funding challenges

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