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Opportunity knocks

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  • Tuesday, April 11, 2023
  • | CYP Now
As we move into spring it’s a time of change and I have the privilege of taking up the ADCS presidency for the next year, following on from the formidable Steve Crocker who has left me with very big shoes to fill.

The year that was

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  • Monday, April 3, 2023
  • | CYP Now
Well, that was the year that was, to paraphrase a famous satirical TV programme.

Tackling online grooming

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  • Monday, March 20, 2023
  • | CYP Now
In a world where new technologies are relentlessly evolving, it can be hard to stay up to date.

Let’s focus on inclusion

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  • Monday, March 13, 2023
  • | CYP Now
As Lincolnshire has been selected as one of the authorities to receive a joint Ofsted and CQC thematic review of Alternative Provision (AP), I thought I would use this blog as an opportunity to reflect on some of the challenges we are facing as a sector whilst delivering our duties in a changing education environment.

Dear Chancellor

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  • Tuesday, March 7, 2023
  • | CYP Now
Friday, 3rd of March marked Employee Appreciation Day. Many in the Early Years sector sent heartfelt thanks to staff for continuing to stay in their jobs and educate our youngest citizens.

Unlocking the keys to learning

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  • Friday, February 24, 2023
  • | CYP Now
I expect people that know me well are thinking I would use this blog to make some comments around the government response to the Care Review or the family justice system, but that would be far too predictable…

The continuing saga of the childcare cost

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  • Friday, February 24, 2023
  • | CYP Now
We have been raising the issues of childcare funding for over 10 years. It has been so long, I am amazed at how patient I’ve remained – and I’m not usually that patient. I get an itch waiting in queues.

Looking forward

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  • Friday, February 17, 2023
  • | CYP Now
As I write this, there has been a huge amount happening in children’s services over the past couple of weeks.

Emotional health day

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  • Friday, February 17, 2023
  • | CYP Now
One of the most stressful things you can do is move house. On Friday 24 February I, the chief executive of an emotional health charity, am moving house. That same day the charity is celebrating Emotional Health Day. The irony of this juxtaposition is not lost on me!