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Legal Update: Exclusions guidance withdrawn

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  • Tuesday, February 17, 2015
  • | CYP Now
Kirsten Anderson, research and policy manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines a legal challenge against the Education Secretary that has led to the withdrawal of controversial new exclusions guidance.

Early intervention leaders' debate

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  • Monday, September 29, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Children's services leaders from councils across England discussed the current challenges of resourcing effective early help services at a debate hosted by CYP Now in partnership with Capita One.

Getting away from it all

Residential trips have formed a core part of youth provision over many years. Joe Lepper explores how these sometimes life-changing experiences have evolved to meet the needs of young people today.

Life after statements

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  • Tuesday, February 18, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Sweeping changes to special educational needs policy are on the horizon. Charlotte Goddard examines what the reforms will mean for the many families who currently struggle to get support.

He said he loved me

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  • Tuesday, January 7, 2014
  • | CYP Now
A hard-hitting new play is touring schools and youth clubs to raise awareness of the grooming and sexual exploitation of young people. Eileen Fursland explores its impact in tackling this complex problem.

Taking on the Cyberbullies

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  • Tuesday, November 12, 2013
  • | CYP Now
Cyberbullying is on the rise, and can have a devastating impact on young lives. Charlotte Goddard examines the practical steps children's services can take to provide protection and support.

Caring in the classroom

The Roots of Empathy programme aims to help pupils understand their own feelings and those of others. Rowenna Davis visits a primary school in Blackheath, south-east London, to see it in action.

Caring in the classroom

The Roots of Empathy programme aims to help pupils understand their own feelings and those of others. Rowenna Davis visits a primary school in Blackheath, south-east London, to see it in action.

School funding reforms: a crash course

New funding arrangements from local authorities to schools take effect this week. National Governors' Association policy manager Gillian Allcroft sets out the changes and what their impact might be on pupils

Outcomes Spring Conference Report

CYP Now's Outcomes Spring Conference on 19 March provided a lively forum to debate best practice in commissioning and delivering services for children, young people and families

Excellent adventures

Twenty years since the Lyme Bay tragedy in which four young canoeists died, outdoor learning activities are enjoying a revival, says Charlotte Goddard, with proven benefits to children's long-term wellbeing

Rebel with a cause

Lauren Higgs talks to David Simmonds, chair of the LGA's children and young people board

School exclusions guidance

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  • Monday, February 20, 2012
  • | CYP Now
Kate Harvey, education adviser at Coram Children's Legal Centre, examines the potential impact of the proposed new exclusions guidance on pupils in England with special educational needs

Population boom

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  • Monday, January 23, 2012
  • | CYP Now
By 2020, there will be 21 per cent more primary-age children in England than in 2010, with certain places set for explosive growth. Charlotte Goddard looks at the implications for children's services.

School admission codes revised

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  • Wednesday, December 14, 2011
  • | CYP Now
Kirsten Anderson, legal research and policy manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre, looks at whether proposed new regulations promote better access to education for vulnerable children