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<img alt="Ofsted raises caseload concerns at mutual-run children's services" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/741ff19a-965c-44ed-b38d-88f63eb75078/3/ScreenShot20170411at125121-320x198.png" />
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Windsor and Maidenhead children's services was taken over by mutual Achieving for Children - which also runs children's services in the London boroughs of Kingston and Richmond - in August last year. ...
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Published: 20 December 2018
<img alt="Awareness of 30-hour offer lower among poorer families, DfE survey finds" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/9567983f-e550-4f61-9039-f00a1be5b29d/1/nurserywellbeing-320x198.jpg" />
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The government's flagship childcare policy, for working parents of three- and four-year-olds, was launched in September 2017.
However, a DfE survey of parents has found that those on low incomes are...
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Published: 20 December 2018
<img alt="Zahawi dismisses calls for national allowance for Staying Put carers" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/6fdd2bf4-3450-42b6-a604-29fbbfd0a377/3/zahawi-320x198.png" />
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Speaking in Parliament this week, Zahawi said the government had no plans to look at introducing a national minimum allowance, despite figures earlier this year showing a fall in the proportion of young...
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Published: 20 December 2018
<img alt="Study reveals academies' poor record on disadvantaged pupils " src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/d418ed67-35ae-4a29-a38d-39b202400c27/1/011dc5acfac2ef89087902fb83093024jpg-320x198.jpg" />
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A five-year study of 58 academy chains by the Sutton Trust found attainment of disadvantaged pupils in 38 of them were below the national average, including eight that were significantly below average....
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Published: 19 December 2018
<img alt="Children's services at 'child-friendly city' receives 'outstanding' rating" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/12ea7bd4-f7fc-4b07-9daf-ad7e0c3909ff/2/ofstedbuilding04-320x198.jpg" />
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The inspectorate judged children's services run by Leeds City Council to be "outstanding" for overall effectiveness and in the key areas of leadership and services for children that need help and protection....
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Published: 19 December 2018
<img alt="Health visitors should take greater role in getting children school ready, says EIF" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/323f5430-576d-48b2-bfba-1cadf81b3b58/2/childcaremk2arlenconnelly-320x198.jpg" />
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The Early Intervention Foundation report wants to see a greater focus on boosting cognitive skills of disadvantaged children at an early age. This includes their language development and understanding...
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Published: 18 December 2018
<img alt="Big Lottery Fund reviews £500,000 grant to transgender children charity" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/e5796509-b7bd-46ac-a17f-08925190714f/2/RobertsMermaidsUK-320x198.jpg" />
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The £500,000 grant was awarded to help Mermaids create a network of groups across the country.
But following criticism of the charity, the Big Lottery Fund has announced that it has launched a review....
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Published: 18 December 2018
<img alt="London council rated 'requires improvement' after management failings" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/cd8ccc22-5f8e-47dd-a455-52a2c4c3692a/2/dd7d9a2306a9869df92298352af9b39cjpg-320x198.jpg" />
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However, a report published after inspectors visited in October and November 2018 said services were improving, despite children, young people and their carers receiving an inconsistent service.
Inspectors...
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Published: 17 December 2018
<img alt="Councillor uses allowance to set up youth fund" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/93149f89-b4bb-4ea0-a42f-a01922adeccb/2/ScreenShot20181217at180500-320x198.png" />
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After being elected to Haringey Council, Labour Party candidate Seema Chandwani revealed the Tottenham Youth Fund would be launched next year.
The local Labour Party used social media to confirm Chandwani...
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Published: 17 December 2018