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Providers of children's centres look at new models to offset budget cuts

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

| CYP Now

As local authority data reveals a doubling of cuts in spending on children's centres, forcing them to prioritise the protection of statutory functions, a DfE report suggests that councils' ability to do this is being stretched to the limit.

Councils face increased pressure to respond to child refugee crisis

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

| CYP Now

Kent Council is struggling to cope with a major rise in the number of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children it is caring for, to the point where the government is preparing to force other authorities to share the burden.

Five lessons for charities and ministers from the collapse of Kids Company

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

| CYP Now

The closure of Kids Company highlighted problems over the checks and balances used by government and charities to ensure public funding is spent well, from which the rest of the children's voluntary sector can learn.

Information sharing is the key to success of alternative provision

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

| CYP Now

An Ofsted report highlights the importance of schools and councils sharing information about excluded pupils with alternative providers, but experts warn the fragmentation of the education system has made this more difficult.

The future of children's services: proactive, predictive and digital

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

| CYP Now

If children's services are to deliver improved outcomes with declining resources, the sector must embrace technology, joint working and volunteers, says Pillars and Foundations, a radical paper from the ADCS.

Voice for the vulnerable: Carolyne Willow, director of Article 39

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

| CYP Now

Jess Brown meets Carolyne Willow, director of Article 39.

Ask the Experts: Post-retirement work options

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

| CYP Now

Our panel offers advice on working with children after retiring, joint commissioning, internet safety and the role of key workers.

Merged charity must be ambitious

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

| CYP Now

Ambition needs to advocate for positive youth work and champion the sector following its merger with NCVYS.

England childcare strategy needs more European-style flexibilities

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

| CYP Now

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. If only we knew then what we know now. And now is an opportune moment to reflect over the past 18 years.

Tackling the taboo of short lives: Barbara Gelb interview

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

| CYP Now

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

Social work set free to innovate

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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

| CYP Now

Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire are among the authorities chosen to take part in the Partners in Practice programme to transform children's social care. Eileen Fursland finds out about their plans.

Guide to Qualifications and Training: Directors

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

| CYP Now

During 2021/22, there were 18 new permanent appointments of directors of children’s services (DCSs), up from 12 the previous year, according to the Association of Directors of Children’s Services. Fewer local authorities are combining children’s and adult services with just 22 “twin hat” directors, the lowest number since 2010.

Councils pilot payment-by-results

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Friday, April 1, 2011

| CYP Now

A groundbreaking six-month pilot project is under way with three large local authorities to assess how payment-by-results models can be successfully adopted in children's services.

Enter the Children & Young People Now Awards 2011

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Friday, April 1, 2011

| CYP Now

The Children & Young People Now Awards have become the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families.

Government urged to clarify child health remits

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Friday, May 13, 2011

| CYP Now

Confusion persists over where responsibilities lie for commissioning child health services, as learnings from GP pathfinders begin to emerge.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in Wales

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Monday, May 13, 2013

| CYP Now

Edited By Jane Williams; University of Wales Press; ISBN: 978-0708325629; £34.99; 240 pages

Review: Residential Child Care - Between Home and Family

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

| CYP Now

Authors Graham Connelly and Ian Milligan; Dunedin Academic Press; ISBN 978-1780460000; £16.95; 110 pages

How we can lead the way in promoting positivity

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

| CYP Now

In 2012, I launched my first campaign to smash the stereotypes and improve attitudes towards children and young people.

Ask the Experts: Inappropriate comments

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

| CYP Now

Ask the Expert: Marking Christmas

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

| CYP Now

Funding Watch: Fulfilling Lives - A Better Start

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

| CYP Now

Councils under pressure to meet the surge in demand for school places

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

| CYP Now

Local authorities across England have been devising strategies to cope with the shortage of primary school places caused by the increasing birth rate and migration movements, as they await their capital funding allocations

Childcare experts raise fears that Birmingham pay plans are unviable

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Monday, May 26, 2014

| CYP Now

Early years providers are sceptical that Birmingham City Council's living wage plans are workable.

Mutual appreciation

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Monday, August 4, 2014

| CYP Now

Laura McCardle meets Sandra Richardson, chief executive of Knowsley Youth Mutual.

Ask the Expert: Troubled youth workers

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Monday, April 16, 2012

| CYP Now

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Providers of children's centres look at new models to offset budget cuts

Councils face increased pressure to respond to child refugee crisis

Five lessons for charities and ministers from the collapse of Kids Company

Information sharing is the key to success of alternative provision

The future of children's services: proactive, predictive and digital

Voice for the vulnerable: Carolyne Willow, director of Article 39

Ask the Experts: Post-retirement work options

Merged charity must be ambitious

England childcare strategy needs more European-style flexibilities

Tackling the taboo of short lives: Barbara Gelb interview

Social work set free to innovate

Guide to Qualifications and Training: Directors

Councils pilot payment-by-results

Enter the Children & Young People Now Awards 2011

Government urged to clarify child health remits

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in Wales

Review: Residential Child Care - Between Home and Family

How we can lead the way in promoting positivity

Ask the Experts: Inappropriate comments

Ask the Expert: Marking Christmas

Funding Watch: Fulfilling Lives - A Better Start

Councils under pressure to meet the surge in demand for school places

Childcare experts raise fears that Birmingham pay plans are unviable

Mutual appreciation

Ask the Expert: Troubled youth workers

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