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Friday, May 31, 2024

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The National Citizen Service (NCS) has cut costs by 32% over the last 12 months in a bid to “deliver value for money for the taxpayer”, according to its latest strategy.

Inspections Clinic: Careers advice in special schools

Thursday, May 30, 2024

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Following concerns about the quality of provision for vulnerable groups, Ofsted was asked to review careers guidance in specialist settings. Jo Stephenson examines some of the key findings.

Lib Dems pledge tech tax to fund mental health professionals in schools

Thursday, May 30, 2024

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The Liberal Democrats would increase taxes on social media and tech giants to fund mental health professionals in every school if elected, the party has said.

Council offers ‘best foster care recruitment package in London’

Thursday, May 30, 2024

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A London council is offering potential foster carers the equivalent of a £72,000 annual salary in a bid to increase placements in the borough.

County council leaders urge next government to curb high cost of children’s services

Thursday, May 30, 2024

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Implementing a price cap on children’s residential care providers and reducing the cost of home-to-school transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are among county council leaders’ calls for the next government.

Special Report: Commissioning Care

Thursday, May 30, 2024

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A shortage of provision and a rise in vulnerable children has made social care placements harder to find and more expensive for councils and led to policymakers developing plans for regional commissioning.

Compulsory reporting of child sexual abuse plan dropped ahead of election

Thursday, May 30, 2024

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Controversial plans to introduce compulsory reporting of child sexual abuse (CSA) for some professionals working with children have been axed ahead of the general election on 4 July.

Neurodiversity support officers to be introduced to youth custody settings

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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Youth custody settings in England and Wales will benefit from the implementation of neurodiversity support officers, it has been announced.

Interview: Author and educator Eloise Rickman

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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Derren Hayes talks to the author and educator about her new book on child rights.

Challenges in next parliament

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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Two senior politicians set out the key children’s services issues the next government must tackle.

Scheme tackles harassment in schools

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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London borough develops education programme to teach young people about how to respond to sexual harassment if witnessed.

How early intervention supports children’s language development

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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Early support for the one in five children in England who struggle with talking and understanding words is more crucial than ever, with growing gaps in early development.

London council holds consultation on falling school rolls

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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Lambeth Council is holding a public consultation into how to manage falling school rolls in the London borough.

Making children’s services leadership more diverse

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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People from black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds are under-represented in children’s services management. Hannah Crown investigates efforts to boost diversity in leadership roles across the sector.

Oliver Steeper’s death after choking on food at nursery ruled as ‘misadventure’

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

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The death of a nine-month-old boy who died after choking on food at nursery has been ruled as “misadventure” following an inquest.

Youth leaders question Conservative plan for national service

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

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Conservative plans for a year of compulsory national service for 18-year-olds if the party wins the election on 4 July have raised questions among youth sector leaders.

Examining all aspects of early help

Blogs

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

| CYP Now

Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of attending and speaking at our Eastern Region’s first-ever Early Help Conference.

Youth voice finds a new home

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

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National Youth Agency steps up to run the UK Youth Parliament after collapse of previous host body.

UK’s first secure school opens after years of debate and delay