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Exit strategy

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  • Wednesday, June 11, 2014
  • | CYP Now
The government launched a cross-departmental strategy last autumn for young people leaving care. Joe Lepper investigates what impact it is actually having for care leavers.

The skills to foster

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  • Wednesday, June 11, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Fostering requires dedication, resilience and compassion - qualities abundant in the children and young people's workforce. Charlotte Goddard examines what role the sector might play in the future of foster care.

Innovation in residential care

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  • Wednesday, June 11, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Children and young people in residential care can have a variety of difficulties and needs. Charlotte Goddard looks at some striking initiatives to boost their life chances.

Home improvements

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  • Wednesday, June 11, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Residential care homes, which accommodate some of society's most vulnerable children, are undergoing widespread policy reform. Tristan Donovan investigates what impact the changes can have on young lives.

Added incentive

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  • Wednesday, June 11, 2014
  • | CYP Now
More money is now available to support the educational needs of looked-after children through the Pupil Premium Plus. Joe Lepper looks at how the cash can be spent effectively.

Extended stay

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  • Wednesday, June 11, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Councils have a legal duty to provide financial support for young people who want to stay put with their foster families until they are aged 21. Joe Lepper asks how it will work and whether it can be extended to young people in residential care.

The state of care

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  • Tuesday, June 10, 2014
  • | CYP Now
After years of rapid growth, England's children-in-care population is beginning to stabilise. Joe Lepper examines the latest trends and best practice in commissioning quality placements for children and young people.