Children & Young People Now brings together the latest policy and practice to improve young lives and to support families. It provides vital information on child protection, safeguarding and social work; childcare provision; children’s health; education; youth services; youth justice; and multi-agency working. It is essential reading for managers and senior practitioners involved in delivering services for children, young people and families across the public, voluntary and private sectors.

CYP Now is published every fortnight and contains:

• Essential roundup of news from across the sector • In-depth analysis of policy developments and their implications for practice • Investigations and surveys • Evidence-based case studies of good practice • Updates on working with children and the law • Examination of Ofsted inspection reports • Features based on visits to settings across the country • Special thematic reports • Interviews with decision makers, innovators and campaigners • Expert advice on working with children and on managing teams • Special supplements, including the flagship annual ‘Children in Care’ supplement

Latest issue

IN THE MAY EDITION OF CYP NOW: NEW GANGS THREAT; LANGUAGE OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES; MENTAL HEALTH SPECIAL

Take a look at the latest edition of CYP Now for vital insight, advice and analysis on the key emerging issues affecting the children’s services sector.
Must-read articles include:
The new tactics gangs are using to exploit children and how youth workers are tackling it
Experts assess how to deliver measures in the Leadsom review of early child health
New ADCS president Charlotte Ramsden sets out her priorities for the coming year
Why police and crime commissioners must do more to reduce criminalisation of children
What the Care Leaver Covenant is doing to boost opportunities for children in care
How the language of children’s services is changing with the times
Practice articles include:
Special report on latest developments in children’s mental health services
All you need to know about the restart of Ofsted inspection visits
Practice tips from Denmark on school-based bereavement support
Advice for social workers on how to help children apply for British citizenship
What steps you can take to rethink job titles in your organisation
Why youth workers need to take part in the National Youth Sector Census