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DfE considers intervening at West Midlands council

    News
  • Wednesday, September 23, 2015
  • | CYP Now
The Department for Education is considering whether to intervene in the running of a council's children's services that has been subject to three damning Ofsted reports in the past two years.

Rise in number of serious case reviews

    News
  • Thursday, October 29, 2015
  • | CYP Now
The number of serious case reviews (SCRs) conducted into child deaths, abuse and serious injuries has risen by more than 16 per cent in the past year.

CYP Now's top 10 stories of 2015

    News
  • Tuesday, December 22, 2015
  • | CYP Now
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.

Inspections Clinic: Mock childcare inspections

    Features
  • Tuesday, November 30, 2021
  • | CYP Now
Ofsted’s chief may have branded them a ‘waste of money’ but childcare providers and sector bodies tell Jo Stephenson that mock inspections offer vital preparation for when the inspectors do pay a visit.

Five inspection trends

    Features
  • 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.

Early years inspections during Covid

    Features
  • Tuesday, January 5, 2021
  • | CYP Now
Ofsted analysis highlights the ways childcare providers have adapted how they support children’s language and communication development during the Covid-19 pandemic, reports Jo Stephenson.