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Youth charity leaders anticipate increase in income and demand

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Nearly three times as many youth charity leaders expect annual income to rise in 2019 compared to those who think it will fall, but most say they want more support to develop partnerships with local businesses.

Is it time to rethink votes at 16?

Analysis

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Academic asks if the education system can sufficiently prepare 16-year-olds to be able to have the vote.

Knives linked to rise in custody

Analysis

Thursday, June 29, 2017

A rise in the number of young people in custody could be linked to a surge in knife possession offences.

Improving readiness for school

Analysis

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

London mayor plan boosts links between school and early years so children are prepared for learning.

Making the case for health visiting

Analysis

Monday, July 29, 2019

Councils should recognise vital preventative role played by health visitors and protect services, says expert.

'Buddies' boost for 30-hour places

Analysis

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Department for Education hopes "buddy" scheme will help councils to create enough childcare places.

More support for young carers

Analysis

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Study highlights challenges faced by children with seriously ill parents and the extra support needed.

Why school funding reforms will hit support for vulnerable pupils

Analysis

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Much has already been said about the new National Schools Funding Formula, but one aspect of the reform has not had quite so much attention - the new central school services block.

What progress for SLCN support?

Analysis

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Review of support for child speech, language and communication needs will assess if provision has improved.

How child refugees from Calais received help to start a new life

Analysis

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

When the UK committed to home refugee children amid the closure of the Calais migrant camp, organisations like Catch22 were asked to help handle reception arrangements. Chris Wright explains the work it did in Devon.

Tackling discrimination in schools

Analysis

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Councils should insist schools record and report incidents of racism and religious hatred, youth leaders say.

Health commissioners urged to tackle perinatal mental illnesses

Analysis

Monday, September 2, 2013

Several new projects have been launched to improve perinatal mental health support.

Positive for youth?

Analysis

Monday, January 9, 2012

Released just before Christmas, the government's youth policy produced no festive funding treats and put local areas in charge of forging new methods of delivery. Charlotte Goddard looks at its implications

Infant mental health: 'the next frontier for early intervention'

Analysis

Monday, December 12, 2011

Early intervention doesn't get much earlier than infanthood. But services that promote the mental health of babies are only starting to be recognised for the role they play in preventing problems in later life and the associated cost to society.

Peterborough contract collapse: key reasons and its implications

Analysis

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Seen as a blueprint for future charity and council partnerships to deliver children’s services, the £126m contract between Tact and Peterborough City Council has ended after just three years. Experts assess what can be learned.

Recruiting men to childcare

Analysis

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Making nurseries more male-friendly places to work would help attract men to the sector, says expert.

How to achieve premium value

Analysis

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

It’s vital the pupil premium strikes a balance between whole-school and individual support, says expert.

Lockdown response: how services deliver vital support for children

Analysis

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Early years, education and youth work services are working hard to ensure children and young people can access learning and support amid the pandemic, but sector leaders worry financial pressures could lead to closures.

Support child self-regulation

Analysis

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The pandemic has affected children’s development; expert outlines how childcare settings can help.

Apprenticeship levy hits prospects for disadvantaged young people

Analysis

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

The exam results season is normally a time to celebrate the success of our young people, especially those who have overcome disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their dreams.

DCS turnover: beneath the data

Analysis

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

High turnover in children's services directors in the past year masks signs of increased stability.

The factors driving variation in children's services spending

Analysis

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Research suggests economic and geographical factors play a major part in how much councils spend on children's services. Council leaders hope the findings can be used to convince ministers of the need for additional funding.

Briefing: delayed school start

Analysis

Monday, September 23, 2019

Councils are approving more applications for summer-born children to defer their school admissions.

Solving social care funding crisis: top 10 common-sense solutions

Analysis

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Audit Office report highlights the recent growth in demand and spending on children's services, and the lack of understanding on what is driving this. Andrew Rome says councils and providers can work together to solve it.

How youth work can play a pivotal role in combating radicalisation

Analysis

Thursday, June 29, 2017

In the wake of the London and Manchester terror attacks, experts are calling on the government to involve young people and community groups in creating effective ways to address marginalisation and extremist views.

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Youth charity leaders anticipate increase in income and demand

Is it time to rethink votes at 16?

Knives linked to rise in custody

Improving readiness for school

Making the case for health visiting

'Buddies' boost for 30-hour places

More support for young carers

Why school funding reforms will hit support for vulnerable pupils

What progress for SLCN support?

How child refugees from Calais received help to start a new life

Tackling discrimination in schools

Health commissioners urged to tackle perinatal mental illnesses

Positive for youth?

Infant mental health: 'the next frontier for early intervention'

Peterborough contract collapse: key reasons and its implications

Recruiting men to childcare

How to achieve premium value

Lockdown response: how services deliver vital support for children

Support child self-regulation

Apprenticeship levy hits prospects for disadvantaged young people

DCS turnover: beneath the data

The factors driving variation in children's services spending

Briefing: delayed school start

Solving social care funding crisis: top 10 common-sense solutions

How youth work can play a pivotal role in combating radicalisation

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