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Interview: Andy Burnham, shadow education secretary

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  • Monday, October 25, 2010
  • | CYP Now
Andy Burnham is still in migration phase, getting to grips with the role of shadow education secretary after moving from his previous brief in government on health. But the enthusiasm he holds for his new post is clear.

University challenge: help for care leavers

    Features
  • Tuesday, September 28, 2021
  • | CYP Now
Care-experienced young people are significantly less likely to attend university than their peers. Experts explore what support needs to be in place for them to access the benefits of higher education.

Five inspection trends

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  • Tuesday, February 25, 2020
  • | CYP Now
Ofsted’s latest annual report highlights changes in performance among early years, education and social care providers, and the quality of services they deliver. Jo Stephenson analyses the key emerging trends.

Cared-for learning

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  • Tuesday, October 25, 2016
  • | CYP Now
Emily Rogers looks at some innovative methods to raise the educational attainment of children in care, and reverse the damaging impact of adverse early life experiences on their ability to learn.

Achievement against the odds

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  • Tuesday, February 15, 2011
  • | CYP Now
Looked-after children's educational performance trails far behind their peers. Jo Stephenson asks what role social workers can play to narrow the attainment gap.

Interview: Baroness Beverley Hughes, Labour peer

Beverley Hughes, the former children's minister who was awarded a peerage in May, is preparing to get stuck into her new role in the House of Lords, in which she says her old brief will be her top priority.

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.

Raising ambitions for care leavers

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  • Tuesday, October 27, 2015
  • | CYP Now
Care leavers are more likely to struggle to access education, employment and training opportunities. Joe Lepper looks at the challenges and highlights areas helping young people to achieve their goals.

Sustainable Services: Special Report

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  • Wednesday, December 22, 2021
  • | CYP Now
‘Eco anxiety’ among young people is rising prompting many to protest over inaction by policymakers. Initiatives are now being developed across children’s services to be more environmentally sustainable.

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