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Norfolk young people take the lead in commissioning their local youth services

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

| CYP Now

Young commissioners shape youth support and provision in East Anglian authority.

Young people help to improve the language of care

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

| CYP Now

Glossary aims to change the language of the care system, urging professionals to swap jargon for words that make young people feel listened to and valued.

How I Got Here: Cath Pickles, chief executive, Restitute

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

| CYP Now

Cath Pickles is chief executive of Restitute, a community interest company that supports third-party victims of crime.

Local Spotlight: Bracknell Forest Council

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

| CYP Now

Affluent South East commuter belt authority is delivering outstanding outcomes for children and families under new leadership.

Reorganisation enhances Westminster early help support

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

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Inner London council turns children’s centres into family hubs with emphasis on unifying service culture.

Children learn the importance of their rights

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

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Programme puts UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into practice, helping children to understand their rights and creating fairer systems in schools.

How I Got Here: Kerry Kernan, Guide Dogs UK

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

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Kerry Kernan, national operations manager of children & young people services, Guide Dogs UK, on her career landmarks to date.

Intensive support scheme diverts Manchester young people at risk from gangs

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

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Practitioners use relational and trauma-informed practice with young people sharing on their own terms.

Care-experience Fellowship

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

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Churchill Fellowship-led partnership is seeking innovative ideas for new theme with focus on care system.

Drama boosts confidence and communication

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Friday, July 29, 2022

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Arts organisation’s drama sessions help children build confidence and overcome communication difficulties through developing and acting out their own stories

Local Spotlight: Brent Borough Council

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Friday, July 29, 2022

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Imminent departure of longstanding DCS at ‘good’ London authority comes at a time of great change for policy and practice

Inspections Clinic: Nine key SEND inspection changes

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Friday, July 29, 2022

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Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission are consulting on a new inspection framework which it is hoped will address recurrent failings in SEND provision. Jo Stephenson looks at the key proposals.

Leadership: Successful succession planning

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Friday, July 29, 2022

| CYP Now

Children’s social care is rich with experienced and committed leaders, but a manager must be sure to lay the groundwork for a successful transition before the time comes to pass the torch to their successor

How I Got Here: Debra Barton, early years specialist lead, Ministry of Defence

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

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Debra Barton, early years specialist lead, global education team at the Ministry of Defence on her career highlights to date.

Care-experienced young people gain skills by designing tote bags to help their peers

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

| CYP Now

Care-experienced young people from the North East worked with professional artists to make bags that are then resold to support peers.

Neurodiverse young people hone valuable life skills

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

| CYP Now

The Life Programme sees students with additional needs building their resilience and self-esteem while developing practical skills to support themselves.