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

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

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

Key steps that will improve play services for disabled children

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

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A charity has devised a blueprint for improved access to good quality play provision for disabled children under five through more national funding, investing in childcare providers' facilities, making play a statutory service and enforcing equalities law.

Give children a break and put play back on the map

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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A recent Childline report should be of concern to us all.

Skills for the Job: Alternatives to screen play

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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Overuse of screen-based entertainment can hinder children's development and wellbeing so alternatives should be encouraged.

CYP Now's top 10 stories of 2015

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

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With a general election, new policy announcements, ongoing austerity measures and high-profile charity closures, 2015 was another busy year in the children and young people sector. Here is a rundown of the most-read stories published on the CYP Now website over the past 12 months.

Awards highlight how hard work improves children's lives

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

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Every year, two events are guaranteed to re-energise my diminishing bank of optimism - the judging for the CYP Now Awards, and the awards ceremony itself.

Quiz of the year 2015

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

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An election result that defied pollsters, turmoil in children's charity funding and plummeting adoption figures - 2015 was a turbulent year. Test your knowledge of the past 12 months' events in children's services by taking the CYP Now quiz!

Architect of inspection: Jacky Tiotto, director of children's services, Bexley

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

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Derren Hayes meets Jacky Tiotto, director of children's services at Bexley Council.

Behind the Inspection Rating: Play club makes wishes come true

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

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Y-Kids Redhill, Surrey - play scheme inspection - August 2015

Expose children to risky play, MPs urge

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

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Children should play in "risky" places such as near cliffs or water in order to improve their emotional resilience and tackle child obesity, a group of MPs and peers has said.

Children's workforce guide to training and qualifications

Thursday, October 1, 2015

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Qualification requirements and training provision for working with children and young people is continuously adapting in line with changes in policy and practice. Charlotte Goddard provides a comprehensive overview.

Corbyn's policies for children and young people under the spotlight

Monday, September 28, 2015

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Children and young people's issues featured prominently during Jeremy Corbyn's successful campaign to become Labour leader. So what is he pledging to do, and what do sector leaders think of his emerging policies?

Children's workforce guide to training and qualifications

Monday, September 28, 2015

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Qualification requirements and training provision for working with children and young people is continuously adapting in line with changes in policy and practice. Charlotte Goddard provides a comprehensive overview.

Corbyn names Lucy Powell shadow education secretary

Monday, September 14, 2015

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New Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn has appointed Lucy Powell shadow education secretary.

Children & Young People Now Awards 2015: The shortlist

Monday, August 31, 2015

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We are delighted to confirm the shortlist for the Children & Young People Now Awards 2015

Children's leaders gather to tackle major issues at ADCS conference

Monday, July 20, 2015

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The Association of Directors of Children's Services annual conference heard about government plans for adoption reforms, improvements to children's mental health services, social work training and funding challenges.

The toughest job in the land just got tougher

Monday, July 20, 2015

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If you are looking for evidence of just how tough a job it is to be a director of children's services (DCS) at the moment, the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) conference provided it.

States of play: how the UK nations approach children's play

Monday, July 20, 2015

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National Playday highlights the importance of play in children's lives across the UK. As the event approaches, Emily Rogers examines how the sector is faring amid budget cuts and other challenges.

Judges enlisted for 2015 CYP Now Awards as entries reach record high

Friday, July 17, 2015

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The judging panel for the 2015 Children & Young People Now Awards has been confirmed.

Eight new members join education select committee

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

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The makeup of the education select committee has been finalised, with the majority of the membership sitting on the scrutiny body for the first time.

Children's commissioner sets out her priorities for improving young lives

Monday, July 6, 2015

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Anne Longfield outlines her plans to shape the policy agenda in five key areas including children's use of the internet, tackling child abuse, overcoming inequalities, looked-after children and better cross-government working.

Children's policy under Tory rule: who's who in the government

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

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The allocation of responsibilities for children, young people and families across government departments.

Ask The Experts: Get young people into your club

Monday, June 8, 2015

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Our panel offers advice on youth club attendance, school improvement on a budget, imaginative nursery toys and foster carer support

DfE to slice £450m from non-schools budget

Friday, June 5, 2015

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The Department for Education (DfE) will cut £450m from its non-schools budget for the current financial year, it has been announced.

Loughton launches bid to become chair of education select committee

Monday, June 1, 2015

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Former children's minister Tim Loughton is to stand for election to become the next chair of the powerful parliamentary committee that scrutinises government policy on children and young people, CYP Now can reveal.

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