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Devo, devo, devo…what’s in it for our families?

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  • Monday, April 15, 2024
    • | CYP Now
As Spring elections approach, in the North East region we prepare for the birth of our next combined authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (NEMCA) which will snuggle up to the established Tees Valley CA (now 8 years old).

Why military children matter

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  • Thursday, March 28, 2024
    • | CYP Now
April is the International Month of the Military Child. It’s not just a month for military families to celebrate but it’s also a time for professionals to reflect on the needs of service children and how they are supported.

A wonderful rollercoaster of a year

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  • Thursday, March 28, 2024
    • | CYP Now
As my year as ADCS president draws to a close, I’ve spent some time reflecting on what has been the most wonderful, rollercoaster of a year that has flown by and undoubtedly been the highlight of my professional career.

Child exploitation: After awareness, what next?

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  • Monday, March 25, 2024
    • | CYP Now
On Monday, 18 March, it was Child Exploitation Awareness Day. Across social media the hashtags #HelpingHands #CEADay24 #CEnomorein24 spread, and advice was shared about the signs of possible exploitation.

Understanding the other side of the story

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  • Monday, March 25, 2024
    • | CYP Now
Impartiality is one of the central pillars of the BBC. In an increasingly polarised world, its role in providing audiences with well-researched, high quality journalism is hugely important.

A piece of cake

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  • Monday, March 18, 2024
    • | CYP Now
Ofsted has just launched its Big Listen as it seeks views from the sector, parents, carers and children and young people.

Creating positive change

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  • Monday, March 11, 2024
    • | CYP Now
I recently had the privilege of being part of a panel of speakers at the Youth Justice Leaders Conference in Birmingham, taking questions on critical topics such as recruitment, workforce development, and improving diversity within the leadership and delivery of youth justice.

What has prison got to do with early years?

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  • Monday, March 11, 2024
    • | CYP Now
Many of you will have heard me say that the early years is a highly political space. We find ourselves addressing poverty, social services, education and housing and now I find myself within the social justice space, in particular, prisons.

Use tech to tackle bullying in all settings

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  • Friday, March 1, 2024
    • | CYP Now
A recent international education report (PISA) revealed that UK children experience more bullying at school compared to the worldwide average – one in five reported frequent teasing.

Doing the best job of your life

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  • Monday, February 26, 2024
    • | CYP Now
I do love a quote. It is incredible that human beings throughout history have created so much insight and inspiration through quotes.

Celebrating apprentices in the early years

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  • Monday, February 26, 2024
    • | CYP Now
I love apprentices… especially the LEYF apprentices. They are the next generation of early years teachers and, in my experience, they are amongst some of the best new talent we have across the whole sector.

Is volunteering changing?

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  • Monday, February 19, 2024
    • | CYP Now
Volunteerism is deeply rooted in human history. It has played a pivotal role in shaping societies, addressing pressing issues, and bringing about significant positive transformation.

Hands up for Care Day

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  • Monday, February 19, 2024
    • | CYP Now
I write this blog with a heavy heart as it will be my last as an elected director of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) board of directors, my three-year tenure will come to an end in May 2024.

Should social enterprise deliver public services?

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  • Tuesday, February 13, 2024
    • | CYP Now
Social enterprises are driven by social justice and deliver a range of public services including health, social care, children, services, education, homelessness, housing, domestic abuse, public health, leisure, culture, employment, training, transport, criminal justice across local, central government and the NHS.

Listening to our children about mental health

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  • Tuesday, February 13, 2024
    • | CYP Now
Across the country we [have been] focussing on Children’s Mental Health week. It is such a great initiative and Place2be has a range of resources for both schools and families.

Begin with the end in mind

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  • Friday, February 2, 2024
    • | CYP Now
As I write my final ADCS blog as immediate past president and prepare to hand over my final ADCS baton to our current president at the end of March, one phrase keeps going round my head “Begin with the end in mind!”

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