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Labour Conference 2010: Miliband seeks policies that enhance family life

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

| CYP Now

"Family-friendly employment" must be at the centre of attempts to rebuild the economy because "there is more to life than the bottom line", the new leader of the Labour party has announced.

Cumbria children's services jobs at risk

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Monday, November 29, 2010

| CYP Now

Around 300 children's services posts are at risk in Cumbria as the county council braces itself for a raft of cuts to government grants.

Early intervention schemes 'must prove their worth'

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

| CYP Now

A US expert on youth crime prevention and early intervention believes the UK must embrace evidence-based practice if it wants to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people.

Autumn Statement: Key measures and reaction

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

| CYP Now

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has delivered the Autumn Statement in parliament today. CYP Now looks at what it means for children and families.

Tories reveal plans for community-run public services

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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The Conservatives plan to win the election by calling on community members to run their own schools and public services, according to the party's manifesto.

UK faces hung parliament after night of drama

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Friday, May 7, 2010

| CYP Now

The UK faces its first hung parliament since 1974, with the Conservatives on course to win the most seats but falling short of an overall majority.

Labour regains control of key local authorities

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Monday, May 10, 2010

| CYP Now

The Labour Party made key gains in last week's local elections, in areas including Liverpool, Doncaster and the London Borough of Enfield, while some Conservative losses have resulted in councils falling to no overall control.

CYP Now 2013 Awards open for entry

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Monday, April 15, 2013

| CYP Now

The 2013 Children & Young People Now Awards - the gold standard in services for children, young people and families across the UK - are open for entries.

Performance-related payments ‘too risky' for charities, analysis warns

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

| CYP Now

Public sector payment methods that link funding to performance outcomes are putting off many charities from bidding to deliver government programmes, research by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has found.

NCB estimates cuts of up to £405m for children's charities

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Sunday, April 29, 2012

| CYP Now

Children and young people's charities face funding cuts of almost £405m over the five years up to 2015/16, the National Children's Bureau (NCB) has estimated.

Ofsted's Debbie Jones quits social care director post

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

| CYP Now

Ofsted's director of social care Debbie Jones has resigned her post, CYP Now can reveal.

Ofsted announces return to full inspections in 2021

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

| CYP Now

Inspections are to resume across children’s services, schools, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision and early years settings in 2021 after visits were suspended due to Covid-19.

Budget 2024: Chancellor commits £165 million to boost children's homes capacity

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

| CYP Now

A £165 million boost to increase children’s homes capacity in England is among measures to support children and families included in the government’s latest budget.

General Election 2024: Next government urged to prioritise children as voters go to polls

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Thursday, July 4, 2024

| CYP Now

As voters across the UK go to the polls, children’s sector leaders and campaigners are strengthening calls for the next government to focus on young people.