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Balls should recognise 'grown-up Baby Ps'

Monday, January 4, 2010

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The director of the Howard League for Penal Reform has called on Children's Secretary Ed Balls to recognise that children in the criminal justice system are "grown-up Baby Ps" and treat them accordingly, as the sector gives its views on resolutions Balls should make this New Year.

Chief executive of Action for Children made a Dame

Monday, January 4, 2010

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Clare Tickell, chief executive of Action for Children, and Helen Dent, chief executive of Family Action, are among at least 115 professionals and volunteers from the children and young people's sector recognised in the Queen's New Years honours list.

Vetting and barring scheme to affect 2m fewer people

Monday, December 14, 2009

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The government's controversial vetting and barring scheme will affect two million fewer people than previously thought, according to Children's Secretary Ed Balls.

Pre-Budget Report round-up: what does it mean for the sector?

Thursday, December 10, 2009

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Chancellor Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget Report unveiled a package of measures to reduce youth unemployment, and tackle child poverty, but some say it did not go far enough.

Inspectors must offer advice as well as judgement says LGA

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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The Local Government Association (LGA) has accused Ofsted of exacerbating councils' problems by criticising services but failing to offer advice on how to improve.

More than one in seven councils failing children and young people

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

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More than one in seven local authorities in England received a "red flag" for failing children and young people in some capacity, according to the first results of the new Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) inspections.

Balls calls for social work celebration at CYP Now awards

Friday, November 27, 2009

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Children's Secretary Ed Balls called on wider society to celebrate the invaluable role social workers play in protecting children from harm during his speech at the Children & Young People Now Awards last night.

Children's Rights Bill introduced

Friday, November 20, 2009

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Baroness Joan Walmsley has introduced a Children's Rights Bill, which would make the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child part of UK law.

NSPCC launches online toolkit on children's rights

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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The NSPCC has released an online training toolkit to help children's professionals to uphold children's rights.

Damning report blasts government's children's rights record

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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MPs and Lords have slammed the government for failing to safeguard children's rights, in a damning report to mark the 20th anniversary of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

Haringey appoints former DCS as council chief executive

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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Haringey Council has appointed a former director of children's services as its new chief executive.

Government consults on children's trust plans

Monday, November 16, 2009

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The government is consulting on new regulations for children's trusts and Children and Young People's Plans.

Break down the silos in children's services, urges DCS

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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On the anniversary of the verdict of the Baby P trial, Coventry's director of children's services has said more work needs to be done to break down silos within children's services.

Early ContactPoint adopters report positive outcomes

Monday, November 9, 2009

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A government report has highlighted positive aspects of the controversial ContactPoint database as the 224m project begins its national rollout.

CYP Now subscribers affected by postal strike can get digital copy

Friday, October 23, 2009

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CYP Now subscribers who do not receive their issue because of the current postal strike can access a digital copy.

Ofsted slams Cornwall's 'inadequate' children's services

Friday, October 23, 2009

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Ofsted has published a damning report into safeguarding and looked-after children's services in Cornwall.

Fears abuse accusations could be lost in the post

Monday, October 19, 2009

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Concerns have been raised about the security of the new vetting and barring procedures after it emerged allegations against adults working with children can be sent in the post.

Balls overrules MPs' objections to Atkinson commissioner appointment

Monday, October 19, 2009

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Children's Secretary Ed Balls has overridden MPs' objections to the appointment of Maggie Atkinson as children's commissioner for England.

New commissioner sets out goals for the position

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

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New children's commissioner Maggie Atkinson has told CYP Now that she hopes to give young people more of a voice on issues such as the current economic downturn and climate change.

Consultation launched on changes to ContactPoint

Monday, October 5, 2009

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The government has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the controversial ContactPoint database.

Ex-ADCS president Maggie Atkinson to become children's commissioner

Friday, October 2, 2009

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Former president of the Association of Directors of Children's Services Maggie Atkinson is set to become the new children's commissioner for England.

Early intervention could save 486bn

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

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Failure to tackle social problems like family breakdown, drug abuse and mental illness, could cost the UK 4 trillion over two decades, a major report has concluded.

Review of vetting and barring scheme won't delay start date

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

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A government review of the new vetting and barring scheme will not affect next month's start date, the Department for children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has confirmed.

Director of Harrow's children's services to stand down

Monday, September 14, 2009

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The director of Harrow's children's services is to leave the council after more than seven years in the post.

Check the latest tenders online

Friday, July 24, 2009

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CYPNow's website is now carrying details of the latest tenders from the government, local authorities and other organisations.

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