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Commissioning: Trends in council spending on services for vulnerable children

Friday, March 1, 2024

| CYP Now

Latest figures show that the amount spent by local authorities on children’s services has accelerated over the past year. Andrew Rome summarises the key drivers of change and offers advice on how commissioners can respond to spending trends.

Young dads’ films give advice for better parenting

Best Practice

Friday, March 1, 2024

| CYP Now

Online platform sees young fathers produce films to share their experiences and practical advice, while helping to reduce the stigma around young fatherhood.

Youth apprenticeships: Key policy developments

Features

Friday, March 1, 2024

| CYP Now

In 2017, the government introduced an apprenticeship levy – a charge to an employer of 0.5 per cent of their annual pay bill if it is more than £3m – which is used to fund the training of apprentices.

Three policies that could improve parenting support in the budget

Blogs

Friday, March 1, 2024

| CYP Now

One of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s earliest pledges after taking office was to build a society that values families.

Inspections clinic: Children’s services leadership

Features

Friday, March 1, 2024

| CYP Now

Strong leadership is key to ensuring children and families receive high-quality support – as reflected in children’s services inspections. Jo Stephenson assesses trends and key ingredients for a good leader.

Apprenticeships offer new route into youth work

Best Practice

Friday, March 1, 2024

| CYP Now

Amid rising demand for youth worker skills, new sector apprenticeships are opening up the profession to a wider range of people.

Youth services funding cut linked to increased risk of children's involvement in crime

News

Friday, March 1, 2024

| CYP Now

Funding for youth work services has fallen by more than 60 per cent over the past decade, with reductions in provision linked to a rise in anti-social behaviour and young people's involvement in crime, according to research commissioned by the government.

Legal Update: Call to action on care

Other

Friday, March 1, 2024

| CYP Now

Jen Downie and James Bury set out changes care-experienced young people need from policymakers.

Charity supports care leaver apprentices

Best Practice

Friday, March 1, 2024

| CYP Now

Project that develops dedicated housing for care leavers also offers apprenticeships to help young people take the first steps into employment.

Participation in Action: Youth-led conference empowers young people to think big for a better future

Best Practice

Friday, March 1, 2024

| CYP Now

Youth organisation empowers young people to run a conference about rethinking social policy to create a society that better meets their needs.

Use tech to tackle bullying in all settings

Blogs

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.

Redthread to close Nottinghamshire violence intervention programme

News

Friday, March 1, 2024

| CYP Now

Charity Redthread has announced the closure of its Nottinghamshire youth violence intervention programme due to a lack of funding.

Government measures to tackle persistent school absences come into force

News

Thursday, February 29, 2024

| CYP Now

Schools must consider fining parents if their child misses five days of school for unauthorised absence, under a strengthening of school attendance regulations introduced by the government.

Special Report: Youth Apprenticeships

Features

Thursday, February 29, 2024

| CYP Now

Apprenticeships are a crucial route to work for many disadvantaged young people but recent changes to how they are funded have seen the number of placements fall significantly leading to calls for reform.