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Family hubs: early adopter sites share knowledge of what works

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

| CYP Now

With half of English local authorities developing a network of family hubs, a report collates the lessons from six areas about how they have implemented provision that meets the needs of their communities.

Three trailblazer councils to pilot MacAlister's ‘families first’ plan

Analysis

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

| CYP Now

Council leaders share early proposals on delivery of the government's Families First for Children scheme designed to ‘test new ways to reform every part of children's social care’ in response to the Care Review.

Foundations sets out priorities

Analysis

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

| CYP Now

Two experts explain what they hope good practice research body for the children's sector will achieve.

Supporting Families gets major revamp

Analysis

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

| CYP Now

Experts welcome flagship programme’s new focus on measuring change in outcomes but some fear lack of funding will hold it back.

Review of children’s social care system prioritises family help

Analysis

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

| CYP Now

Care Review’s final report includes ‘radical’ proposals to redefine family support, shift council early help services into local multi-disciplinary teams, and trial the delegation of responsibilities to community-based providers.

Family hubs expansion: sector split on their role and potential

Analysis

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

| CYP Now

Advocates of family hubs say new government funding will help establish a network of family support facilities that complements the early years focus of children’s centres, but some fear it signals the "death knell" for them.

Oxfordshire’s collaborative model for sustainable change in families

Analysis

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

| CYP Now

The Care Review’s Case for Change report set out why the children’s social care system needs to provide more support for families.

Councils focus on tackling multiple problems

Analysis

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

| CYP Now

How two councils will invest in innovative approaches to support better outcomes for young adults living with a range of linked disadvantages.

Rethinking early intervention

Analysis

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

| CYP Now

A decade on from his seminal report, Graham Allen says early intervention needs a fresh sense of purpose.

Children’s professionals develop local projects to aid Covid recovery

Analysis

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

| CYP Now

Grants totalling £300,000 have been awarded to 32 individuals across the UK developing innovative solutions to some of the worst effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and families.

Practitioners reflect on lockdown problems

Analysis

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

| CYP Now

NSPCC has analysed staff diaries to identify key challenges of lockdown for services and vulnerable families so future lessons can be learned

Group to push for more support for ‘hidden army’ of young carers

Analysis

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

| CYP Now

I am delighted that a new APPG for young carers is being constituted in parliament. Our aim is to raise the profile of the too often neglected hidden army of young carers, and lobby government for better recognition and support.

General election 2019: Key policy guide

Analysis

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

| CYP Now

Derren Hayes analyses what the main parliamentary parties are pledging on the key policy battlegrounds for the children, young people and families sector at the coming general election.

Resettling Syrian child refugees

Analysis

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

| CYP Now

New guide offers advice on how councils can help Syrian refugee families successfully adjust to UK life.

Brexit effect on vulnerable children and families begins to unravel

Analysis

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

| CYP Now

Meeting of charity leaders to discuss the impact of Brexit on vulnerable children and families warns that the UK leaving the European Union could put children's rights, safeguarding and economic welfare at risk.

Tackling plight of young carers

Analysis

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

| CYP Now

Children's Commissioner for England report finds councils are struggling to meet the needs of young carers.

How the Family Nurse Partnership is adapting its work after criticisms

Analysis

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

| CYP Now

Following scepticism about its impact, the Family Nurse Partnership is being adapted across the UK, with an extended remit and new approaches tested to safeguard children and improve emotional development.

Volunteer work cuts care cases

Analysis

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

| CYP Now

As care referrals rise nationally, Nottingham's use of family support volunteers is reducing numbers.

How to bid for Tampon Tax Fund

Analysis

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

| CYP Now

Charities supporting women and girls can now get a share of £15m fund derived from tax on sanitary products.

Safeguarding pressures research reveals 'complex, urgent' issues

Analysis

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

| CYP Now

ADCS survey identifies factors driving up demand on the child protection system and charts changes in how councils are responding to the pressures. Experts outline how the system can adapt to cope better.

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Family hubs: early adopter sites share knowledge of what works

Three trailblazer councils to pilot MacAlister's ‘families first’ plan

Foundations sets out priorities

Supporting Families gets major revamp

Review of children’s social care system prioritises family help

Family hubs expansion: sector split on their role and potential

Oxfordshire’s collaborative model for sustainable change in families

Councils focus on tackling multiple problems

Rethinking early intervention

Children’s professionals develop local projects to aid Covid recovery

Practitioners reflect on lockdown problems

Group to push for more support for ‘hidden army’ of young carers

General election 2019: Key policy guide

Resettling Syrian child refugees

Brexit effect on vulnerable children and families begins to unravel

Tackling plight of young carers

How the Family Nurse Partnership is adapting its work after criticisms

Volunteer work cuts care cases

How to bid for Tampon Tax Fund

Safeguarding pressures research reveals 'complex, urgent' issues

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