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Inspections Clinic: Preparing for inspection

The new social care inspection system has been billed as "light touch" for "good" authorities, but children's services leaders still need to be fully prepared for when Ofsted calls, writes Jo Stephenson.

Outcomes Spring Conference Report

CYP Now's Outcomes Spring Conference on 19 March provided a lively forum to debate best practice in commissioning and delivering services for children, young people and families

Youth Work Sessions: Explore sexual health with young people

    Features
  • Monday, February 3, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Talking about sex, relationships and sexual health can be a challenging experience for both facilitators and young people. These activities aim to help young people not only learn about sexual health in an interesting and fun way but also to develop the skills and confidence to make healthy choices in real life.

Life after statements

    Features
  • Tuesday, February 18, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Sweeping changes to special educational needs policy are on the horizon. Charlotte Goddard examines what the reforms will mean for the many families who currently struggle to get support.

Inspections: PVI childcare providers

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  • Tuesday, September 26, 2017
  • | CYP Now
A change in inspection procedures has helped contribute to a rise in the proportion of childcare providers on non-domestic premises that are rated good or outstanding, latest Ofsted figures show.

The optimum place

    Features
  • Tuesday, October 31, 2017
  • | CYP Now
As the number of children in care continues to rise, Joe Lepper examines how commissioners are juggling the perennial challenge of placing children according to their needs at reasonable cost.

Still standing by

    Features
  • Tuesday, October 31, 2017
  • | CYP Now
With the Children and Social Work Act requiring councils to produce a "local offer" outlining services care leavers are entitled to, Joe Lepper investigates progress to improve outcomes for young people.

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