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17 March 2010
Live broadcast to enable young people to showcase presenting skills
A live online broadcast packed with celebrity appearances will be aired tomorrow as part of a youth-led campaign intended to dispel negative perceptions of young people and highlight examples of...
Social Work Reform: Revised guidance on working together to safeguard children criticised
Children's sector leaders have criticised the government's attempts to improve guidance on the way councils, police and health trusts work together to safeguard children.
Social Work Reform: Councils welcome decision to scrap costly Laming recommendation
Councils have welcomed the government's decision to scrap one of Lord Laming's most costly recommendations, just one week after the Local Government Association (LGA) warned the proposal could cost authorities...
Social Work Reform: Government orders 'health check' on employers' support for social workers
Employers of social workers will be expected to conduct a "health check" of the support they offer employees, under a programme of reform for social work practice in England announced...
New guidance provides 15 hours of free childcare
The government has published statutory guidance requiring local authorities to provide 15 hours of flexible free childcare each week to parents of three- and four-year-olds.
- Social Work Reform: Call for more cash to protect children
- School business managers improve more than just finances
- Social Work Reform: Government pledges £23m to improve child protection
- Devolving custody costs requires further exploration, says government report
- Nutrition guidance for early years settings must improve
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News Insight: O2 puts millions of pounds into young people's ideas
O2 has launched a £5m programme called Think Big, offering grants to young people wanting to make a difference in their communities. Ross Watson explains...
News Insight: Commissioner Maggie speaks out
Newly installed children's commissioner for England Maggie Atkinson is anticipating big changes.
Youth Justice: Rough justice
The case of Sam Hallam, who supporters say was wrongly convicted of murder, highlights the complexities of the appeals system for young people. Rowenna Davis reports.
News Insight: The price of safeguarding children
A study has revealed the costs to councils of implementing Lord Laming's child protection recommendations.
Election 2010
As the 2010 election draws closer, keep track of all the latest political news relating to children and young people.
Shout Out for a Sure Start campaign
CYP Now has signed up to support the Shout Out for a Sure Start campaign launched by 4Children. The campaign aims to rally support for...
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News Insight: Commissioner Maggie speaks out
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