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Five steps to keep social workers safe

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  • Tuesday, February 26, 2019
  • | CYP Now
Social workers support people in challenging circumstances, but being subject to abuse and violence is never acceptable, so it is important that employers and staff take steps to ensure practitioners' safety.

Help volunteers support families

Volunteer mentor programmes for those on child protection or child in need plans can help local authorities to prevent statutory intervention and be the bridge to the wider community families need.

Demonstrate trustworthiness

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  • Wednesday, January 2, 2019
  • | CYP Now
Public trust in charities is at its lowest point in a decade, but there are some key concepts that can help a charity to communicate its trustworthiness to stakeholders and the wider community alike.

How to get value for money

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  • Tuesday, November 27, 2018
  • | CYP Now
Getting value for money has never been more important, but it is about much more than just driving down costs; public sector organisations must think creatively and consider "disruptive" innovations.

Rethinking care relationships

New families of looked-after children may experience varying levels of support depending on the legal order the child is under. It is time to end these discrepancies to ensure all get the right support.

How to rebrand an organisation

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  • Tuesday, September 25, 2018
  • | CYP Now
A successful rebrand is more than just a cosmetic makeover. It should take you to the heart of what your organisation is all about, how you communicate to funders and ensure you gain more support than ever.

Dispersed leadership

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  • Tuesday, August 28, 2018
  • | CYP Now
Ensuring leadership in children's services is not solely down to senior managers but a role taken on by staff at all levels - alongside the people they work with - is key to success in this complex sector.

Leadership: Appreciating the small stuff

While leaders of organisations are generally expected to drive change from the top, it is important to understand that noticing and participating in the little things can help good practice to flourish.