CYP Now Podcast

In advance of the Budget and with the three-year spending review on the horizon, CYP Now alongside the Centre for Young Lives, held a panel discussion for sector leaders on how the new government should address key challenges facing children's services over this parliament. The event, sponsored by Peopletoo and held at the Evidence Quarter in London, was attended by around 50 senior decision makers from local authorities, the voluntary sector and independent service providers. The panel discussion, chaired by CYP Now editor Derren Hayes, included contributions from Josh MacAlister, Labour MP for Whitehaven and Workington and chair of the Independent Review of Children's Social Care; Anne Longfield, executive chair of the Centre for Young Lives and former children's commissioner for England; councillor Arooj Shah, chair of the Local Government Association's Children and Young People Board; and Mark Jupp, director of children's services at Peopletoo.

Editor Derren Hayes and online editor Fiona Simpson discuss key issues arising from the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, whether a commissioner's decision not to implement a trust model at an "inadequate" local authority signals the end of the practice and what Ofsted scrapping single-phrase judgments means for the sector. Experts share their views on key developments in policy and practice in services for children with special educational needs and disabilities. This episode of the CYP Now Podcast is sponsored by CACI. In this episode:  Latest news from across the children and young people's sector CYP Now's hero and villain of the month. Special report debate on the problems with access to SEND support which is highlighted by a surge in cases being taken to the SEND Tribunal featuring Amanda Allard, strategic director at the Council for Disabled Children, academic Dr Sue Soan and Marcus Le Brocq, principal consultant at CACI Useful links: October edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news/in-october-s-cyp-now-boosting-adoption-inspection-changes-send-special What Ofsted's scrapping of single-phrase inspection judgments means for providers: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news/in-october-s-cyp-now-boosting-adoption-inspection-changes-send-special      Commissioner rejects 'costly and time consuming' trust model for Tameside's children's services: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news/commissioner-rejects-costly-and-time-consuming-trust-model-for-tameside-s-children-s-services  Special Report: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/features/special-report-special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-2 Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

Editor Derren Hayes and online editor Fiona Simpson discuss key challenges for the youth work sector arising from UK-wide riots during the summer, criticism of free schools and a Department for Education warning over a "critical" shortage of social workers over the next decade and a special report on policy developments in children's residential care. In this episode: CYP Now's hero and villain of the month.          Special report debate on whether supported accommodation will ever be seen as an acceptable option for children in care rather than a last resort featuring Ofsted's national director of social care Yvette Stanley, Carolyne Willow, chief executive of charity Article 39 and David Thompson, chair of the National Association of Supported Accommodation Partners.        Become's Clare Bracey discusses why the charity is campaigning for an end to children in care being placed miles from their local area.   Useful links: September edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news/in-september-s-cyp-now-youth-work-riot-response-children-s-residential-care-policy-cyp-now-awards-shortlist Youth workers' riot response: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/analysis/riot-response-youth-workers-will-be-crucial-for-healing-communities  Residential care policy review: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/features/special-report-childrens-residential-care-key-policy-updates  Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

Editor Derren Hayes and online editor Fiona Simpson discuss key measures for children and families services in the King's Speech, what the reorganisation of the Department for Education means for special educational needs and disabilities policy, and changes to ministerial portfolios. Reporter Amrit Virdi shares sector leaders' reaction to the launch of the SEND curriculum review. CYP Now's hero and villain of the month. Special report debate on whether family hubs can fill the void left by the closure of more than 1,000 children's centres in the past decade featuring contributions from Matthew Dodd, head of policy and public affairs at National Children's Bureau and Claire Meek, deputy director of services and innovation at Family Action.    Useful links: August edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-august-s-cyp-now-labour-s-key-policies-kinship-care-family-support-special SEND policy review: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/analysis/article/send-inclusion-in-mainstream-schools-key-to-dfe-reorganisation Family support and family hubs special report: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/features/article/special-report-family-support-and-family-hubs   Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/ Sound effect is 'Clock Ticking Sound with 360 Panning SFX' byhansonfeodor_official via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/clock-ticking-sound-with-360-panning-sfx-173484/ 

In this edition of the CYP Now podcast: CYP Now's editor Derren Hayes and online editor Fiona Simpson assess the impact of the general election result for children's services, key policies the new government should prioritise and what social problems sector leaders want to see addressed.  BBC journalist and presenter Ashley John-Baptiste speaks to Amrit Virdi about his new book documenting his experiences of the care system. Special report debate: will opening up the family courts to media scrutiny improve decisions for children? Featuring contributions from Lisa Harker, director of the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory; Somia Siddiq, co-chair of the Association of Lawyers for Children; and Yvonne Wilson, chair of children's guardians body Nagalro.   Useful links: July edition of CYP Now https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-july-s-cyp-now-family-courts-and-care-proceedings-calls-for-next-government-inside-family-hubs Ashley John-Baptiste interview https://www.cypnow.co.uk/features/article/interview-ashley-john-baptiste-bbc-journalist-and-presenter Children's charities on issues for the next government https://www.cypnow.co.uk/features/article/children-s-charities-on-issues-the-next-government-must-prioritise Special report: Family courts and care proceedings https://www.cypnow.co.uk/features/article/special-report-family-courts-and-care-proceedings Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

In this special edition of the CYP Now podcast: CYP Now online editor Fiona Simpson and reporter Amrit Virdi examine key manifesto pledges for children and young people from the three main parties. A look at what sector leaders want to see from the next government Young people's views on manifesto pledges, votes at 16 and political education in schools. Useful links: Key party manifesto pledges for the children and young people's sector: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/general-election-2024-key-party-manifesto-pledges-for-the-children-and-young-people-s-sector What the children and young people's sector wants to see from the next government: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/general-election-2024-what-the-children-and-young-people-s-sector-wants-to-see-from-the-next-government  Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

In this edition of the CYP Now Podcast: News roundup: a rundown of the top stories from across the children's services sector, including reaction to early campaigning in the General Election and what charities want to see in the party's manifestos. Highlights from the June edition of CYP Now magazine: behind the doors of Oasis Restore, the UK's first secure school; and a visit to a London primary to see how a programme teaches students ways to respond to sexual harassment in school. Hero and villain of the month. Special report debate: will regional care co-operatives solve the shortage of care places? Featuring contributions from Harvey Gallagher, chief executive of the National Association of Fostering Providers; Rob Finney, chief operating officer at Tristine Healthcare; and Kevin Gallagher, managing director of Amberleigh Care.  Useful links: June edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-june-s-cyp-now-secure-school-leadership-diversity-care-commissioning  Scheme tackles harassment in schools: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/analysis/article/scheme-tackles-harassment-in-schools UK's first secure school opens after years of debate and delay: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/analysis/article/uk-s-first-secure-school-opens-after-years-of-debate-and-delay Making children's services leadership more diverse: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/features/article/making-children-s-services-leadership-more-diverse SEND Summit: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/conferences   Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/ Sound effect is 'Clock Ticking Sound with 360 Panning SFX' byhansonfeodor_official via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/clock-ticking-sound-with-360-panning-sfx-173484/ 

In this edition of the CYP Now Podcast: News roundup: a rundown of the top stories from across the children's services sector, including how scrapping funding for the Pathways programme will damage the development of children's social care leaders of the future. Events: at the launch of Anne Longfield's new book that highlights how drugs gangs are targeting younger children to exploit; and at an emotional reception to mark the publication of Free Loaves on Fridays which details care-experienced people's stories. From the May edition of CYP Now magazine: Spotlight on national and local initiatives to make childminding a more attractive career. Hero and villain of the month Special report debate: does AI pose a risk to children's services? Featuring Kevin Yong, head of consultancy at Coram; Andy Coulter, Teams technical specialist at Microsoft and Sean Manzi, senior data specialist at Dartington Services Design Lab. Useful links: May edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-may-s-cyp-now-childminder-sos-digital-solutions-in-children-s-services-byc-closure SEND Summit: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/conferences   Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/ Sound effect is 'Clock Ticking Sound with 360 Panning SFX' by hansonfeodor_official via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/clock-ticking-sound-with-360-panning-sfx-173484/   

News review: Childcare funding and the impact of Budget measures; cash-strapped council cuts to children's services; Children's Commissioner for England report on access to CAMHS; and factors behind the closure of the British Youth Council. Events: Evidence and Evaluation conference review; CYP Now Awards 2024 launch; Young carers report. Magazine highlights: Good practice in supporting child refugees; the housing challenges faced by care leavers. Hero and villain of the month Special report on outdoor adventures: Dr John Allan, Inspiring Learning; David Watts, UK Youth; Anne Hunt, chief executive of Learning Outside the Classroom. Useful links:  April edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-april-s-cyp-now-outdoor-education-special-cyp-now-awards-launch-care-leaver-housing CYP Now Awards 2024: https://cypnowawards.com/CYPNOW2024/en/page/home Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/ 

In this edition of the CYP Now Podcast: News review: Derogatory care leavers advert; Mayor of London's inclusion charter. Magazine highlights: Croydon's youth violence review; Future blueprint for secure children's homes.  Hero and villain of the month. Special report on youth apprenticeships: Nick Harrison, the Sutton Trust; Gareth Evans, director of operations, Spectra. Useful links: March edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-the-new-edition-of-cyp-now-youth-apprenticeships-special-secure-children-s-homes-youth-violence-review CYP Now Evaluation, Evidence and Impact conference: https://evaluationconference.co.uk/evaluationevidenceimpactinnovationinchildrensservices/en/page/home Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/ 

In the February edition of the CYP Now podcast: What's behind the rise in deprivation of liberty orders and how an expert group aims to tackle it. Why MPs want to cut spending on SEND support to solve the local government funding crisis. Former children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield sets out her ambitions for the new Centre for Young Lives think-tank in an exclusive interview. Highlights from the February edition of CYP Now magazine, including the cover feature on supporting the families of prisoners. Interviews with three experts about the need to improve understanding among practitioners of trauma-informed care. Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

In the January edition of the CYP Now Podcast:  CYP Now editor Derren Hayes and graduate reporter Amrit Virdi discuss key news stories including why the DfE hasn't banned corporal punishment in supported accommodation settings, and whether recruiting young people with care experience to advise the government is too little, too late. A brief summary of key longer reads in the latest edition of CYP Now magazine including the need to reform Ofsted school inspections and an expert practice panel discussion on how best to tackle harmful sexual behaviour by young people. Interviews with three early years leaders on what needs to change to make government funded childcare more sustainable in light of the expansion of the programme to more children in 2024. Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

CYP Now editor Derren Hayes and online editor Fiona Simpson discuss the big news stories affecting the children and families sector, including the missed opportunity of the Spending Review and the worrying state of youth custody. A summary of longer reads in the latest edition of CYP Now magazine including an investigation into how much childcare funding councils are retaining and the key role Cardiff Council has played in the city becoming the UK's first child-friendly city. CYP Now graduate reporter Amrit Virdi takes her roving microphone to the CYP Now Awards at London's Hurlingham Club to speak to the great and good of the children's services sector on a glittering night of celebration. Derren Hayes interviews three experts on the future of careers advice and guidance, including Robin Walker MP, chair of the education committee, Erica Holt-White of The Sutton Trust, and Hayley Horlock from provider Action4Youth.  Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/