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Understanding how young brains work

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

| CYP Now

Until fairly recently, it was widely believed that the overwhelming majority of brain development took place in early childhood.

Daily roundup 10 July: Abuse helpline, Ofsted and serious case review

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Friday, July 10, 2015

| CYP Now

Charity launches a child sexual abuse inquiry helpline; a Birmingham free school is put into special measures; and a serious case review finds a number of key errors, all in the news today.

Inside CYP Now this month: Residential youth work, Care Review pilot, youth justice trends

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

| CYP Now

The September edition of Children & Young People Now has all the latest news, views and analysis on the key issues affecting services for children, young people and families.

CYP Now Awards extends deadline to 11 July

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

| CYP Now

The deadline to enter the 2013 Children & Young People Now Awards has been extended by one week, to Thursday 11 July. Entries must be received before 12 noon that day.

Are children's charities too afraid now to ‘bite the hand that feeds'?

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

| CYP Now

Many children's charities rely on public funds, raising fears about their independence in defending the interests of service users in austere times. But plans are afoot for the voluntary sector to speak with a clearer voice

Central intelligence

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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

| CYP Now

Multi-agency safeguarding hubs bring together different professionals to share intelligence about children at risk. As they spring up nationwide, Joe Lepper examines what impact they are having

Daily roundup: Early intervention funding, UK Youth Parliament, and the age of criminal responsibility in Northern Ireland

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

| CYP Now

The Local Government Association calls on government to rethink plan to "top-slice" early intervention cash, 250,000 young people vote in a UKYP consultation, and the Northern Irish justice minister advocates increasing the age of criminal responsibility, all in the news today.

Families braced for more pain as autumn statement extends cuts

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

| CYP Now

The economic announcements made by George Osborne in his autumn statement include further budget cuts. Lauren Higgs, Neil Puffett and Gabriella Józwiak examine the implications for children and families

Alternatives to government funding sought to fill hole in charity finances

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

| CYP Now

The dual challenges of rising demand for services and reduced state financial support are creating a perfect storm that could sink all but the largest children's charities over the coming year, warn voluntary sector leaders.

Raising the participation bar

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Monday, March 31, 2014

| CYP Now

Young people will soon be required to stay in education or training up to 18, with a key supporting role for local authorities. Charlotte Goddard looks at what councils are doing to fulfil their obligations.

Social work leaders demand extension to outsourcing consultation

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Friday, May 30, 2014

| CYP Now

The College of Social Work (TCSW) has called for a government consultation on controversial plans to outsource child protection services to be extended.

Ask The Experts: Help a child understand dementia

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Monday, August 18, 2014

| CYP Now

Our panel offers advice on discussing dementia with young children, sexual health, school improvement and dealing with parents' fears.

CYP Now Awards 2011: The shortlist

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Monday, October 3, 2011

| CYP Now

This year marks the sixth Children & Young People Now Awards. Thank you to all those who entered. Our judging panel has shortlisted the entries that represent the best work with children, young people and families.

ADCS criticises academies for refusing to take on new pupils

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

| CYP Now

The government is being urged to take action against academies that are refusing to admit new pupils during term time.

Children & Young People Now Awards 2015: Step forward the class of 2015

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Monday, March 30, 2015

| CYP Now

The Children & Young People Now Awards represent the gold standard in services for children, young people and families across the UK. They recognise the most innovative and effective work in transforming young lives and building a better society.