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Children's Workforce Guide to Qualifications and Training 2023/24

Friday, September 1, 2023

| CYP Now

With many parts of the sector facing recruitment challenges, Joe Lepper identifies developments in entry-level requirements and ongoing professional development for children's services practitioners.

Inside CYP Now this month: Residential youth work, Care Review pilot, youth justice trends

News

Thursday, August 31, 2023

| CYP Now

The September edition of Children & Young People Now has all the latest news, views and analysis on the key issues affecting services for children, young people and families.

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.

CYP Now 2018 Award winners unveiled

News

Thursday, November 22, 2018

| CYP Now

The 2018 CYP Now Awards were revealed last night on a night of celebration and pride for the sector.

Tell us about your achievements: enter the 2018 Children & Young People Now Awards

News

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

| CYP Now

The 2018 Children & Young People Now Awards are open for entries to organisations, individuals and teams from across the UK.

Damian Hinds replaces Justine Greening as Education Secretary

News

Monday, January 8, 2018

| CYP Now

Former employment minister Damian Hinds has been made Education Secretary following a government reshuffle.

Children & Young People Now Awards 2017: The shortlist

News

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

| CYP Now

The judges have examined all the entries, and we can unveil the shortlist for the CYP Now Awards 2017.

Ask the Experts: Run supportive training sessions

Other

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

| CYP Now

Our panel offers advice on delivering sensitive training, school place planning, bilingual nursery support and a bereaved young carer.

CYP Now's top 10 stories of 2015

News

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

| CYP Now

With a general election, new policy announcements, ongoing austerity measures and high-profile charity closures, 2015 was another busy year in the children and young people sector. Here is a rundown of the most-read stories published on the CYP Now website over the past 12 months.

Corbyn's policies for children and young people under the spotlight

Other

Monday, September 28, 2015

| CYP Now

Children and young people's issues featured prominently during Jeremy Corbyn's successful campaign to become Labour leader. So what is he pledging to do, and what do sector leaders think of his emerging policies?

Children's workforce guide to training and qualifications

Other

Monday, September 28, 2015

| CYP Now

Qualification requirements and training provision for working with children and young people is continuously adapting in line with changes in policy and practice. Charlotte Goddard provides a comprehensive overview.

CYP Now Awards 2015 shortlist revealed

News

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

| CYP Now

The shortlist for the 2015 Children & Young People Now Awards has been determined in another record-breaking year for entries.

Judges enlisted for 2015 CYP Now Awards as entries reach record high

News

Friday, July 17, 2015

| CYP Now

The judging panel for the 2015 Children & Young People Now Awards has been confirmed.

Skills for the Job: How to cope with bereavement

Other

Monday, April 27, 2015

| CYP Now

Bereaved children can struggle to come to terms with their loss, but the right support can help them make sense of death.

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

Other

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.

Recruitment in children's services: trends and challenges

Other

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

| CYP Now

Funding cuts coupled with increased demand for services are intensifying the recruitment challenges for children's services employers. Joe Lepper explores the trends across the children's workforce.

Skills for the Job: Engaging fathers in children's lives

Other

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

| CYP Now

The father's involvement in a child's life can be easily overlooked, so services must work extra hard to engage with them.

CYP Now Awards 2014 - the shortlist

News

Monday, September 1, 2014

| CYP Now

We are delighted to confirm the shortlist for the 2014 Children & Young People Now Awards after receiving a record number of entries.

Daily roundup: Council powers, child abuse and free schools

Other

Monday, July 7, 2014

| CYP Now

Labour leader pledges new responsibilities for councils; former pro-paedophile campaign chief claims he kept material at the Home Office; and Education Secretary promises new free schools, all in the news today.

Judges confirmed for CYP Now Awards as entry deadline looms

News

Friday, June 27, 2014

| CYP Now

Children's Commissioner for England Maggie Atkinson, tri-borough director of children's services Andrew Christie and Ofsted's lead on youth strategy Tony Gallagher are among the judges confirmed for this year's Children & Young People Now Awards.

Durham DCS recognised in Queen's birthday honours

News

Monday, June 16, 2014

| CYP Now

Rachael Shimmin, corporate director for children and adults services at Durham County Council, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE), it was announced at the weekend.

Skills for the Job: First aid for babies and children

Other

Monday, June 9, 2014

| CYP Now

Everyone working in a childcare setting should be able to respond effectively when faced with an incident requiring first aid knowledge.

Ask the Experts: Explore politics with young people

Other

Monday, June 9, 2014

| CYP Now

Our panel offers advice on political education, securing permanent staff, nursery literacy and coping with an increased workload.

Ask the Experts: Encourage youth participation

Other

Monday, May 26, 2014

| CYP Now

Our panel offers advice on young people on interview panels, difficult conversations with parents, summer trips and dealing with bad press.

Enter the CYP Now Awards and take your chance to shine

News

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

| CYP Now

The 2014 Children & Young People Now Awards - the gold standard in services for children, young people and families across the UK - are open for entries.

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Children's Workforce Guide to Qualifications and Training 2023/24

Inside CYP Now this month: Residential youth work, Care Review pilot, youth justice trends

Why we changed careers to work with children

CYP Now 2018 Award winners unveiled

Tell us about your achievements: enter the 2018 Children & Young People Now Awards

Damian Hinds replaces Justine Greening as Education Secretary

Children & Young People Now Awards 2017: The shortlist

Ask the Experts: Run supportive training sessions

CYP Now's top 10 stories of 2015

Corbyn's policies for children and young people under the spotlight

Children's workforce guide to training and qualifications

CYP Now Awards 2015 shortlist revealed

Judges enlisted for 2015 CYP Now Awards as entries reach record high

Skills for the Job: How to cope with bereavement

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

Recruitment in children's services: trends and challenges

Skills for the Job: Engaging fathers in children's lives

CYP Now Awards 2014 - the shortlist

Daily roundup: Council powers, child abuse and free schools

Judges confirmed for CYP Now Awards as entry deadline looms

Durham DCS recognised in Queen's birthday honours

Skills for the Job: First aid for babies and children

Ask the Experts: Explore politics with young people

Ask the Experts: Encourage youth participation

Enter the CYP Now Awards and take your chance to shine

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