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Research reveals trends in child social care demand and outcomes

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

| CYP Now

An analysis of more than three million social care assessments in England has uncovered trends in demand and links to outcomes for vulnerable children which, researchers say, could help councils to better understand local population challenges and adapt service provision accordingly.

Supporting children and families with a parent in prison: advice for professionals

Features

Sunday, January 28, 2024

| CYP Now

Lorna Brookes, reader in parental imprisonment, Liverpool John Moores University, and founder of Time-Matters UK which offers advice for professionals working families dealing with parental imprisonment.

Councils still face ‘difficult decisions’ despite children’s services funding boost

News

Thursday, January 25, 2024

| CYP Now

Local authority and children's services leaders have welcomed a £600m government funding boost to relieve pressure for support services but say it "does not negate the need for a sufficient long term funding settlement for children".

Campaign to reduce risk of homelessness for young people

News

Thursday, January 25, 2024

| CYP Now

Dozens of youth organisations are backing a campaign for ministers to develop a plan to prevent homelessness for 136,000 young people in the UK.

Child survivors of sexual abuse waiting six months for support, research finds

News

Thursday, January 25, 2024

| CYP Now

Children who have survived sexual abuse are forced to wait six months for help on average, research has revealed.

Politicians urged to better understand children’s issues ahead of general election

News

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

| CYP Now

More than six in 10 young people don’t believe that “politicians understand the issues that affect children today”, a new campaign by a group of high-profile children’s charities has warned.

Provider inflexibility restricts access to wraparound childcare, research finds

News

Thursday, January 18, 2024

| CYP Now

Wraparound childcare that offers provision before and after school is being hindered by a lack of flexibility for parents, research is warning.

Ofsted criticises council over 'unsuitable' placements for care leavers

News

Monday, January 15, 2024

| CYP Now

Staffordshire County Council’s children’s services have been downgraded by Ofsted due in part to concerns over its care leaver offer, including the placement of young people in "unsuitable short-term accommodation".

Council’s children’s services rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

News

Friday, January 12, 2024

| CYP Now

Children's services in Bromley have been judged "outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection last autumn.

In January’s CYP Now: Reforming Ofsted, tackling youth loneliness, sustainable childcare special

News

Monday, January 8, 2024

| CYP Now

Start the new year by diving into the latest edition of Children & Young People Now for all the latest analysis and opinion on the key issues affecting services for children, young people and families.

NCAS Conference: three key issues for children’s sector

Analysis

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

| CYP Now

Children’s services leaders recently gathered in Bournemouth for the annual National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC) 2023, against a backdrop of increasing rates of vulnerability among children and dwindling finances for local authorities.

We need a joined-up strategy for children

Opinion

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

| CYP Now

The situation facing many children in this country is at crisis point. More families are finding themselves in desperate circumstances, whether that’s due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis or because early intervention support has been starved of resources due to cuts to children’s social care budgets and funds being diverted towards late interventions.

MacAlister and Trowler recognised in King's New Year's Honours

News

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

| CYP Now

The architect of the Care Review reforms Josh MacAlister and England’s chief children’s social worker Isabelle Trowler have been recognised alongside several serving directors of children’s services in the King’s New Year's Honours.

Making the case for putting youth services on a sustainable footing

Analysis

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

| CYP Now

Amid rising needs for support among young people and a tough funding climate, councils face a challenge to ensure sufficient local youth provision – and need policymakers to set an ambitious national agenda.

Masonic Charitable Foundation

Funding

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

| CYP Now

Funded through donations from Freemasons and their families, the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) is one of the largest grant-making charities in the country.

The service that’s helping children feel less alone

Features

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

| CYP Now

The NSPCC’s new Building Connections service aims to support thousands of children and young people struggling with loneliness. Its service lead explains about its work and how to make a referral.

Sector pays tribute to social justice campaigner Camila Batmanghelidjh

News

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

| CYP Now

Children’s charity leaders have praised the work of Camila Batmanghelidjh, the social justice campaigner and former head of Kids Company, who has died aged 61.

Projects to support children and young people this Christmas

News

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

| CYP Now

As the cost-of-living crisis continues across the country, many families are struggling to afford essentials over the festive period.

Businesses support children’s happiness campaign in run up to Christmas

News

Monday, December 18, 2023

| CYP Now

A children’s charity with a focus on ensuring vulnerable children experience fun and happiness is being supported by businesses during the festive season.