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Giving children a better start in life

The National Lottery-funded A Better Start programme to boost early child development celebrates its fifth birthday this month. Those involved in the programme highlight its achievements to date.

The policy context on Attachment and Neglect

In recent years there has been a growing recognition of the scale of child neglect, its long-term effect on children's wellbeing and how interventions can prevent and repair the damage caused to children's ability to form strong attachments with parents and carers.

Caring for children with complex needs

WellChild nurses work in innovative ways to support children with complex needs and their families. Gabriella Józwiak finds out about their varied roles and the difference they make to children's lives

Parenting Programmes: Special Report

Renewed recognition of the value of parenting support has seen policymakers develop targeted programmes to help address the needs of struggling families alongside more universal provision.

Social Mobility in the Early Years: Special Report

Interventions to boost young children’s outcomes and narrow the attainment gap aim to improve social mobility. CYP Now’s special report looks at the latest developments, research and examples of best practice.

Special Report: Intrafamilial Abuse

    Features
  • Tuesday, October 31, 2017
  • | CYP Now
Data shows the number of child abuse, parental neglect and domestic violence cases is rising, raising tough challenges for how child protection services and professionals work effectively with families.

Sibling relationships in the care system

    Features
  • Tuesday, February 25, 2020
  • | CYP Now
Children’s services and courts face serious challenges when making care plans or permanence orders for siblings, writes Dr John Simmonds, director of policy, research and development at CoramBAAF.

Therapeutic Care: Special Report

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  • Tuesday, February 25, 2020
  • | CYP Now
With rises in children coming into care and reporting mental health problems, policymakers and service providers are developing therapeutic care and support across a range of settings to help young people.