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Are children's charities too afraid now to ‘bite the hand that feeds'?
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Other
- 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
Pledge to retain visibility of early intervention spending is 'tiny concession'
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News
- Friday, January 4, 2013 | CYP Now
The government's decision to compel local authorities to reveal their early intervention expenditure by publishing a funding profile has been attacked as a "meaningless exercise".
Daily roundup: University admissions imbalance, families unaware of benefit changes, and low teacher morale
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Other
- Thursday, January 3, 2013 | CYP Now
The universities minister has called on higher education institutions to tackle low attainment among white, working class males; more than 300,000 families are unaware of changes to the child benefit system according to the Telegraph; and the NUT finds more than half of teachers are suffering low morale, all in the news today.
Martin Narey receives knighthood as New Year honours recognise sector's work
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News
- Thursday, January 3, 2013 | CYP Now
The government adoption adviser Martin Narey received a knighthood in the New Year's honors list, among more than 150 people recognised for their work with children and young people.
Quiz of the Year 2012
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Other
- Tuesday, December 11, 2012 | CYP Now
How closely have you been following the ups and downs of the children and young people's sector over the past 12 months? Test your knowledge here with the CYP Now quiz of the year
Resilience prevails amid Osborne's bleak choices
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Opinion
- Tuesday, December 11, 2012 | CYP Now
Like a piercing, bitter English winter, Chancellor George Osbourne's "autumn statement" was eye-wateringly harsh. It is, without doubt, children and young people growing up in the most deprived households who are being asked to bear the brunt.
Families braced for more pain as autumn statement extends cuts
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Other
- 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
Daily roundup: Housing benefit for under-25s, child poverty and an inquiry into Booktrust
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Other
- Monday, December 3, 2012 | CYP Now
Government rumoured to have shelved plans to scrap housing benefit for under-25s, charities rally to protect children in poverty, and MPs demand an inquiry into funding for the Booktrust, all in the news today.
Timpson praises workforce's achievements at CYP Now Awards
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News
- Friday, November 30, 2012 | CYP Now
Children and families minister Edward Timpson has praised the efforts of people working to improve children, young people and families' lives, at the 2012 CYP Now Awards.
Winners of the Children & Young People Now Awards 2012 announced
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News
- Friday, November 30, 2012 | CYP Now
A literature festival for children in the care system, a film and live performance featuring poetry composed by young deaf children, and a scheme to take cricket from the village green to the inner cities, were just some of the inspiring winners of the 2012 Children & Young People Now Awards.
Care begins at home as Timpson gets to grips with punishing brief
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Other
- Tuesday, October 30, 2012 | CYP Now
In his first interview since taking office, Edward Timpson outlines how he plans to address the challenges ahead
Spending for the future: Can we do more with less?
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Other
- Tuesday, October 30, 2012 | CYP Now
Despite belated signs of economic growth, further cuts loom beyond the end of the spending review period in 2015. CYP Now asks four figureheads to set out the long-term challenges in financing children's services
Children need a long-term plan in this spending abyss
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Other
- Tuesday, October 30, 2012 | CYP Now
The country might be out of recession (again), but with the size of the deficit still enormous, public spending shows no sign of returning to growth. In our special report, we examine the long-term challenges and consequences of children's services spend continuing to fall during this decade.
Council faces legal action over decision to outsource provision to Virgin Care
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News
- Monday, October 8, 2012 | CYP Now
A council has defended its decision to outsource children's health and social care services to a private healthcare provider, ahead of a judicial review.
NSPCC chief executive Andrew Flanagan to stand down
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News
- Tuesday, October 2, 2012 | CYP Now
The chief executive of the NSPCC has announced his intention to stand down from the role at the end of March next year.
Daily roundup: Play centre saved, BASW chief steps down and parenting charity merger
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Other
- Monday, September 24, 2012 | CYP Now
A Nottingham play centre is saved from closure, all change at the top of the British Association of Social Workers, and two parenting charities announce a merger, all in the news today.
Deep education cuts predicted for next spending review
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News
- Friday, September 21, 2012 | CYP Now
Children, young people and families could be hit particularly hard in the next government spending review, because of cuts to education and welfare spending, a leading think-tank has claimed.
Reforms to early years, care and schools lie ahead for new ministers
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Other
- Monday, September 17, 2012 | CYP Now
Prime Minister David Cameron's reshuffle resulted in a bigger-than-expected overhaul at the Department for Education and elsewhere, with many new ministers taking on demanding challenges in children's policy
NCB appoints president and chair
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News
- Wednesday, September 5, 2012 | CYP Now
The former boss of Serco's children's services arm has been appointed chair of the National Children's Bureau (NCB)
Shortlist revealed for CYP Now Awards 2012
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News
- Tuesday, September 4, 2012 | CYP Now
Judges for this year's Children & Young People Now Awards have scrutinised nearly 400 entries and their assessments have produced shortlists in each of the 19 categories.
Daily roundup: Neets statistics, primary school places and measles on the rise
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Other
- Wednesday, August 22, 2012 | CYP Now
The number of young people not in employment, education or training increases again, Brent council unveils plan to create thousands of school places, and a rise in measles cases in Birmingham, all in the headlines today.
Daily roundup: Hospital profits, welfare reforms and parents on play
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Other
- Tuesday, August 21, 2012 | CYP Now
Government says hospitals such as Great Ormond Street should sell services abroad, a relief fund for young people hit by welfare changes, and parents' views on children's play, all in the news today.
Daily roundup: Youth club closures, Scottish nurseries and bus tickets for young people
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Other
- Friday, August 10, 2012 | CYP Now
Council chiefs criticised over youth club closures, survey reveals plight of Scottish nurseries, and cheaper bus fares for young people in Norfolk, all in the headlines today.
Daily roundup: Riots warning, Wetherby YOI and West Mercia anti-rape campaign
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Other
- Friday, August 3, 2012 | CYP Now
A quarter of young people say the riots could erupt again, inspectors visit Weatherby YOI, and West Mercia Police apologise over a rape campaign poster, all in the news today.
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