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Tech’s vital role in the future of childhood

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, April 27, 2021
  • | CYP Now
Likening the scale of the challenge to reconstructing the social security system after the second world war, the children’s commissioner for England has said she will be “fearless” in representing children’s interests as England continues on its road to recovery.

Letters to the Editor: Webinar for childcare providers

    Opinion
  • Friday, January 1, 2021
  • | CYP Now
Managing an early years and childcare setting, whether it be a home-based childminder, out of school club, a small voluntary playgroup, a nursery or a chain, a school or children’s centre, is a complex task. It is one of balancing quality, health and safety, with parents’ and children’s needs, funding and fees, and business sustainability.

Letters to the Editor: Adoptive parents need home education help

    Other
  • Tuesday, September 25, 2018
  • | CYP Now
"The best thing about today and when we have 'taken over' before is knowing that we are being trusted by the museum. I know the museum staff are happy that I will do a good job. It gives me confidence to do things which I am nervous or scared about. Then when I do the thing I realise I am quite good at it and the museum is right to trust me."

Letters to the Editor: Youth work focus does not go far enough

    Opinion
  • Monday, August 27, 2018
  • | CYP Now
Having a statement or policy on youth work, however limited, has been a long time coming. Not since Positive for Youth have we had a definitive refresh of the government's approach to young people, and it looks like the ongoing influence of the youth voice movement, and youth services lobby, has been heard in some quarters.

Letters to the Editor: Levy system is failing young apprentices

    Other
  • Wednesday, September 27, 2017
  • | CYP Now
Latest government data showing that only 15 per cent of apprentices scheduled to start a programme with large levy-paying employers are aged 16 to 18 is a major cause for concern. Both the government's social mobility agenda and the skills response to Brexit will suffer unless ministers act quickly.