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Longfield commission sets out ‘Sure Start for teenagers’ plans

Friday, November 4, 2022

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The creation of an England-wide network of 1,000 community hubs dubbed ‘Sure Start for teenagers’ that would provide support for those vulnerable to exploitation from criminal gangs is a key recommendation of a year-long review of services for young people led by former children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield.

Truss reportedly scraps Bill of Rights

Thursday, September 8, 2022

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Reports that Prime Minister Liz Truss has shelved plans for a new Bill of Rights has been described as an “incredible relief” for children.

ADCS president reiterates call for children’s mental health review

Thursday, July 7, 2022

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The president of the Association of Children’s Services (ADCS) has reiterated calls for a national review of mental health support for children.

Children's services professionals highlight key concerns during pandemic

Thursday, May 28, 2020

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Increased safeguarding risks, difficulties accessing support and the impact on mental health are some of the key issues children’s services professionals are concerned about during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to emerging research findings.

Coronavirus: Five key resources for professionals

Friday, March 20, 2020

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Children’s charities, organisations and workers' unions have issued advice to professionals working to support children amid the coronavirus pandemic.

CYP Now 2018 Award winners unveiled

Thursday, November 22, 2018

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The 2018 CYP Now Awards were revealed last night on a night of celebration and pride for the sector.

London to adopt public health approach to tackle serious violence

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced that a public health approach will be used to tackle serious violence in the capital, with a new a new Violence Reduction Unit featuring specialists in health, police and local government set to be established.

Inspectors criticise lack of progress on SEND reforms

Friday, September 14, 2018

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Local leaders in North East Lincolnshire have criticised for lacking a clear and coherent strategy for improving support for young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

More than 350,000 children 'destitute', study finds

Thursday, June 7, 2018

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Around 365,000 children experienced destitution at some point last year due to lacking a number of the basic daily living essentials such as shelter, food, heating, lighting, clothing or basic toiletries, a study has found.

Local authority crisis schemes 'failing to support families'

Friday, May 25, 2018

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Crisis support schemes run by local authorities are failing to operate effectively with increasing numbers of families turning instead to food banks and other voluntary agencies for help, a report has found.

Innovation fund to help children of alcoholics opens to councils

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

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A total of £4.5m has been set aside for councils to establish initiatives to support children of alcoholics and dependent drinkers, it has been announced.

ADCS calls for wider children's workforce development

Friday, April 20, 2018

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Government must broaden the scope of its workforce development plans for the children's sector if local authorities are to be able to deal with ongoing financial constraints, the new president of the Association of Directors of Children's Services has said.

Tell us about your achievements: enter the 2018 Children & Young People Now Awards

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

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The 2018 Children & Young People Now Awards are open for entries to organisations, individuals and teams from across the UK.

Inspectors praise strong commitment to tackling neglect in Stockton

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

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Agencies in Stockton-on-Tees have been praised for their "strong commitment" to tackling neglect, and a "learning culture that supports continuous improvement", following a multi-agency inspection.

Government pledges £300m to provide mental health support in schools

Sunday, December 3, 2017

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Mental health support for children and young people will be made available in schools and colleges under government plans to improve services.

Ofsted praises multi-agency response to neglect

Monday, November 13, 2017

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Case audits are helping agencies in Cheshire West and Chester deliver well co-ordinated and effective action to prevent the neglect of children, a deep-dive inspection has found.

DfE plans 15-month transition period to replace LSCBs

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

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Councils and their safeguarding partners will be given up to 15 months to replace outgoing local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs) under plans that have gone out for consultation.

Children's mental health green paper 'to feature joint-working duty'

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

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Expectations could be placed on education and health services to work together in both schools and health settings as part of efforts to boost support for young people facing mental health difficulties, it has emerged.

'Inadequate' council enlists NHS to deliver early help services

Thursday, October 5, 2017

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Reading Council has commissioned Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to provide integrated early help support to children and families as part of efforts to improve services.

Inspectors praise support for SEND care leavers in Cornwall

Friday, August 25, 2017

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Efforts to support the health needs of looked-after children and care leavers in Cornwall have been praised by inspectors.

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