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Benefits of literacy, US and Canada

Teacher Olivia Richards visited programmes in the US and Canada to see how they support the social and emotional development of pupils through reading and writing initiatives before developing her own project.

Support hubs campaign gains impetus

    Analysis
  • Wednesday, December 22, 2021
    • | CYP Now
Charities and local authorities call for national rollout of easy access drop-in centres to provide early mental health support to young people.

Game over: the risks of children gambling

    Features
  • Tuesday, October 26, 2021
    • | CYP Now
Harmful gambling among children and young people is an increasing concern. Charlotte Goddard explores the problem and what support is available to families and children’s services professionals.

Commissioning of therapies

    Features
  • Tuesday, September 28, 2021
    • | CYP Now
Some children need therapeutic support that does not fit into existing contracts with providers, making it more expensive to commission. By jointly commissioning with health, councils can deliver effective services and control costs, explains Toni Badnall.

Children’s Mental Health Special Report: Policy context

    Other
  • Tuesday, April 27, 2021
    • | CYP Now
In her annual State of Children’s Mental Health report published in February, then children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield described the figures as “staggering” and “likely to have serious implications for children now and for their long-term prospects”.

Children's Mental Health Special Report: Research evidence

    Other
  • Tuesday, April 27, 2021
    • | CYP Now
Children and young people with mental health problems require timely and appropriate support, yet research finds that on average they face a 10-year delay between when their problems first emerge and when they receive help (Khan, L 2015).

Children’s Mental Health Special Report

Children’s mental health has long been characterised by long waiting lists and inconsistent provision, but it is hoped more funding, system reorganisation and policy measures will improve access to support.

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