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Group to push for more support for ‘hidden army’ of young carers

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

| CYP Now

I am delighted that a new APPG for young carers is being constituted in parliament. Our aim is to raise the profile of the too often neglected hidden army of young carers, and lobby government for better recognition and support.

Resettling Syrian child refugees

Analysis

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

| CYP Now

New guide offers advice on how councils can help Syrian refugee families successfully adjust to UK life.

Brexit effect on vulnerable children and families begins to unravel

Analysis

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

| CYP Now

Meeting of charity leaders to discuss the impact of Brexit on vulnerable children and families warns that the UK leaving the European Union could put children's rights, safeguarding and economic welfare at risk.

Volunteer work cuts care cases

Analysis

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

| CYP Now

As care referrals rise nationally, Nottingham's use of family support volunteers is reducing numbers.

Safeguarding pressures research reveals 'complex, urgent' issues

Analysis

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

| CYP Now

ADCS survey identifies factors driving up demand on the child protection system and charts changes in how councils are responding to the pressures. Experts outline how the system can adapt to cope better.

Review of children’s social care system prioritises family help

Analysis

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

| CYP Now

Care Review’s final report includes ‘radical’ proposals to redefine family support, shift council early help services into local multi-disciplinary teams, and trial the delegation of responsibilities to community-based providers.

Family hubs: early adopter sites share knowledge of what works

Analysis

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

| CYP Now

With half of English local authorities developing a network of family hubs, a report collates the lessons from six areas about how they have implemented provision that meets the needs of their communities.

Rethinking early intervention

Analysis

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

| CYP Now

A decade on from his seminal report, Graham Allen says early intervention needs a fresh sense of purpose.

Family hubs expansion: sector split on their role and potential

Analysis

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

| CYP Now

Advocates of family hubs say new government funding will help establish a network of family support facilities that complements the early years focus of children’s centres, but some fear it signals the "death knell" for them.

Fears mount over SEND reforms

Analysis

Monday, September 2, 2013

| CYP Now

Plans for personal budgets for children with special educational needs have not been tested enough, say experts.

Outcomes-based commissioner: Jo Cleary, chair of 4Children

Analysis

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

| CYP Now

Derren Hayes talks to Jo Cleary, chair of 4Children.

General election 2019: Key policy guide

Analysis

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

| CYP Now

Derren Hayes analyses what the main parliamentary parties are pledging on the key policy battlegrounds for the children, young people and families sector at the coming general election.

'Shared parenting' gets rejected

Analysis

Monday, January 9, 2012

| CYP Now

The Family Justice Review has denied the presumption of shared parenting. Kirsten Anderson, Carolyn Hamilton and Jo-Anne Prudhomme from the Coram Children's Legal Centre examine why

Tackling plight of young carers

Analysis

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

| CYP Now

Children's Commissioner for England report finds councils are struggling to meet the needs of young carers.

How to bid for Tampon Tax Fund

Analysis

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

| CYP Now

Charities supporting women and girls can now get a share of £15m fund derived from tax on sanitary products.

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Group to push for more support for ‘hidden army’ of young carers

Resettling Syrian child refugees

Brexit effect on vulnerable children and families begins to unravel

Volunteer work cuts care cases

Safeguarding pressures research reveals 'complex, urgent' issues

Review of children’s social care system prioritises family help

Family hubs: early adopter sites share knowledge of what works

Rethinking early intervention

Family hubs expansion: sector split on their role and potential

Fears mount over SEND reforms

Outcomes-based commissioner: Jo Cleary, chair of 4Children

General election 2019: Key policy guide

'Shared parenting' gets rejected

Tackling plight of young carers

How to bid for Tampon Tax Fund

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