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Experts reflect on the evolving challenges around residential programmes as the uniformed youth work sector grapples with post-pandemic delivery at home and abroad alongside the cost-of-living crisis.

Disparity between the discharge of care orders in England and Wales

Analysis

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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Researchers investigate the benefits and pitfalls of different ways in which care orders are discharged, asking what needs to change in policy and practice to better meet the needs of children and families.

Justin Russell charts key youth justice developments

Analysis

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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The outgoing chief inspector of probation charts key changes in youth justice system during his tenure.

Briefing: School counselling

Analysis

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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Guide explains the role of school counselling and how leaders can commission an effective service.

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

Analysis

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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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.

County councils seek to innovate to tackle social care challenges

Analysis

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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Rising demand for care services and falling funding for early help has put huge pressure on county council budgets, forcing many areas to think creatively about how they can deliver more support for less money.

Youth workers: degree vs apprenticeship debate

Analysis

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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Experts at a recent conference assessed the merits of different training routes for youth workers.

Funded childcare expansion plans in doubt amid nursery closures

Analysis

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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Councils are increasingly worried about a shortage of early education places, particularly in disadvantaged areas, and echo warnings from sector leaders that it could hit government plans for funded childcare.

Tailoring Neet interventions

Analysis

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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Study reveals how geography and background are key risk factors in young people being out of work.

NHS at 75: The major challenges facing children’s health services

Analysis

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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To mark 75 years of the NHS, four sector experts assess how well the national institution is meeting the needs of children and what key improvements could be made to ensure health outcomes improve.

Schools connect with youth work

Analysis

Saturday, July 1, 2023

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Inquiry calls for collaboration between schools and youth workers to improve pupils' outcomes.

Momentum builds around using alternatives to school exclusion

Analysis

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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Amid rising levels of exclusions, education and children's mental health campaigners are calling on schools to adopt restorative approaches to challenging behaviour as evidence grows on its effectiveness.

Frontline evolves its approach to boost reach and retention

Analysis

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

| CYP Now

A decade on from its launch, the fast-track child protection social work training programme is expanding into more areas, extending its duration and training future leaders in the next phase of its development.