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 March edition of CYP Now: Longfield’s legacy, tackling child obesity and trauma-informed practice special
In the latest edition of CYP Now outgoing children’s commissioner Anne Longfield reflects on the highs and lows of her six-year tenure, while councils developing healthy eating schemes share their top tips on what works to tackle child obesity.
Also in the March edition, look out for analysis articles on:
Chair of Scottish care review, on why including care-experienced voices was vital
Turing Scheme’s global education opportunities for young people
Impact of court delays on wellbeing of young people on remand
Councils urged to check ‘free’ childcare charging policies after ombudsman ruling
Experts identify issues for the inquiry on delivering 2017 mental health reforms
Details emerge on government youth policy and funding review
Other must-read articles include:
NCS Trust chief Mark Gifford on his plans for adapting the social action programme
Experts set out developments in policy and practice on trauma-informed approaches
Five key points for delivering good pastoral leadership in organisations
How Ofsted is keeping tabs on standards in remote education
Spotlight on how Peterborough Council is working to maintain high standards