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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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‘Eco anxiety’ among young people is rising prompting many to protest over inaction by policymakers. Initiatives are now being developed across children’s services to be more environmentally sustainable.

Sustainable Services: Policy context

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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There are numerous studies showing how events like floods, fires, drought and harm to animals as a result of habitat destruction are affecting the mental health of young people, who now face even more uncertainty about their future because of the pandemic.

Using the law to uphold vulnerable children’s rights and entitlements

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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It is 40 years since Coram Children’s Legal Centre published Locked Up in Care, its first major report. It has championed the rights of marginalised groups of children and is still holding policymakers to account.

Promoting respect for diversity in the community

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Groundbreaking programme helps parents realise how their behaviour and prejudices affect their children and others, so they can develop respect for difference.

Responding to young people’s views on tackling climate change

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Young people care about the environment – let’s give them the support they need to take action in their local communities and have their say on the big decisions we need to make to create a greener society.

We are the social work champions

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Yorkshire and the Humber region’s Children’s Social Work Matters programme was set up 10 years ago to address workforce issues. Participants look at the key achievements and future challenges.

In the December edition of CYP Now: Supporting families, family hubs and residential care

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

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As the festive season approaches, the latest edition of Children & Young People Now has a feast of must-read articles for everyone working with children, young people and families.

Supporting families to help themselves

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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Glasgow-based charity 3D Drumchapel has supported families in one of the most deprived areas in Scotland for more than 20 years. Charlotte Goddard explores the challenges and keys to success.

Family hubs expansion: sector split on their role and potential

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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Advocates of family hubs say new government funding will help establish a network of family support facilities that complements the early years focus of children’s centres, but some fear it signals the "death knell" for them.

Post-adoption contact set to go digital

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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Research highlights need to modernise adoption contact systems, with experts saying a digital approach could boost children’s wellbeing.

Oxfordshire’s collaborative model for sustainable change in families

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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The Care Review’s Case for Change report set out why the children’s social care system needs to provide more support for families.

Local Spotlight: Surrey County Council

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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Affluent South East council has had to navigate difficult times in its work to improve children’s services after "inadequate" rating.

Ofsted praises Leicester Council over ‘robust support’ for children

Thursday, November 25, 2021

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Ofsted has praised Leicester City Council’s children’s services over its “robust level of support” for all children in its care during the pandemic.

Almost 100,000 children could be in care by 2025, councils warn

Monday, November 22, 2021

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Council leaders have warned that nearly 100,000 children could be in care by 2025, prompting urgent calls to support an “unrelenting” focus on keeping families together.

Lockdowns left thousands of children at risk of exploitation, new figures show

Monday, November 1, 2021

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Nearly 13,000 children identified as being at risk of criminal exploitation during lockdown could just be the “tip of the iceberg”, an independent commission set up to prevent children becoming involved in gangs has warned.

In the November edition of CYP Now: Tackling youth violence, Care Review, children gambling

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

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The new edition of Children & Young People Now has something for everyone working with disadvantaged children, young people and families.

Legal Update: Support for Afghan children

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

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Marianne Lagrue, policy manager, Coram Children’s Legal Centre, assesses what political upheaval in Afghanistan means for the support that councils should provide to looked-after children and care leavers.

Project to improve sharing of social care data receives £2.8m grant

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

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The Nuffield Foundation has awarded £2.8m to a research project aimed at better understanding the needs and experiences of vulnerable children and families.

Schools 'propping up welfare state' during pandemic, researchers warn

Thursday, October 14, 2021

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The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted how schools are “propping up the welfare state” by providing families with food, clothing and signposting to support services, researchers have said.

The Staff College appoints former Derbyshire County Council DCS as new director

Monday, October 4, 2021

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The Staff College has appointed a new director after Jo Davidson announced she would be stepping down from the role in the summer.

School meal shortages and end of Universal Credit uplift spark child poverty warning

Friday, October 1, 2021

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A school canteen provider has urged school catering staff to “stock up” on long-life products due to the impact of delivery driver shortages on supply chains.

In the October edition of CYP Now: SEND special report; Afghan child refugees; Awards shortlist unveiled