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LGA's Jo Miller steps in to steady Doncaster Council

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

| CYP Now

The deputy chief executive of the Local Government Assocation (LGA) has been drafted into crisis-hit Doncaster Council after chief executive Tim Leader stepped down citing "irreconcilable differences" with mayor Peter Davis.

Analysis: Parents kept in dark over SEN rights

Other

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

| CYP Now

A damning report by the head teacher of a special school has reopened the row over funding for special educational needs. However, a new tool designed by the Audit Commission could help to ease the situation. Tristan Donovan reports.

Children's and adult services in joint bid to improve support for young carers

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

| CYP Now

Leaders of children's and adult services are being encouraged to work more closely together to ensure young carers are able to enjoy their childhood.

Adopted children to be granted priority for school places

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

| CYP Now

Adopted children are to be given priority access to the school of their choice under the government's revised admissions code.

Poll reveals adults' negative attitudes to young people

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

| CYP Now

Nearly half of adults questioned by charity Barnardo's believe children today are beginning to behave like animals.

Social Care: Kent pledge to children in care

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

| CYP Now

Kent County Council has given a formal pledge to make care a positive experience for its looked-after children.

Social Care: Grandparents risk poverty as carers

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

| CYP Now

Grandparents who quit work to look after grandchildren who would otherwise be taken into care are risking poverty in later life, the head of the Social Exclusion Task Force has said.

News Insight: Warwick -- rural life is not always idyllic

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Monday, April 26, 2010

| CYP Now

In the second of three reports from around the country, Neil Puffett takes CYP Now's "Election 2010 Bus" to Warwick to investigate the issues facing children and their families in a marginal constituency that will help determine who wins power.

Munro among sector figures recognised in New Year Honours list

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

| CYP Now

Professor Eileen Munro, who led the government's review into child protection, and Social Work Reform Board chair Moira Gibb are among children and young people's professionals named in the Queen's New Year Honours list.

High Court case on child immigration detention due to conclude tomorrow

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

| CYP Now

A court hearing that could result in child detention in immigration cases being declared unlawful is set to conclude tomorrow.

Garden for children in Edinburgh with learning disabilities

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

| CYP Now

Children in Edinburgh with learning disabilities and complex care needs have been provided with a new garden by environmental volunteering charity BTCV.

Stronger Families

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

| CYP Now

The Welsh Assembly Government is seeking powers to change the law on how vulnerable children are supported. As part of this move, it is consulting on a plan to develop integrated family support services (IFSS). These will be multi-agency teams charged with helping families where children are at risk of developing long-term problems or being taken into local authority care.

Basildon breaches privacy of traveller families

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Thursday, September 18, 2008

| CYP Now

Basildon council published personal and sensitive information about the children of local traveller families, the Children's Legal Centre has said.

Government backs UN on the Rights of the Child

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Friday, September 19, 2008

| CYP Now

The UK government today endorsed the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in full after deciding to end its opt-outs on juvenile justice and immigration policy.

News Insight: Councils collaborate to drive down costs

Other

Monday, November 1, 2010

| CYP Now

Following the comprehensive spending review, a number of local authorities are looking to save money by merging services. Neil Puffett reports.

How we are improving... Placement stability in Sunderland

Other

Monday, November 1, 2010

| CYP Now

Robust senior leadership, commitment from elected members and better support for foster carers have all helped to improve placement stability in Sunderland.

List of famous care leavers to provide role models and dispel negative stereotypes

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Monday, November 1, 2010

| CYP Now

A list of famous and successful care leavers is being published in an attempt to improve the image of the care system and counter negative stereotypes.

Child Poverty Special Report: Sure start - has it reduced poverty?

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

| CYP Now

It's nearly a decade since Labour launched its ambitious Sure Start programme to tackle child poverty. Chloe Stothart investigates the difference it's made.

Breaks4Kids

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

| CYP Now

What is it? It is a fund that provides bursaries to financially disadvantaged members of organised groups of young people staying in Youth Hostel Association (YHA) accommodation.