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Unconditional offers used to 'get people through door'
A "disturbing" rise in the number of unconditional offers made by universities is revealed.
bbc
Published: 29 November 2018
How long does it take to poo Lego out if a child eats it?
Parents naturally worry if their child swallows a small object but this experiment means they can relax a little.
bbc
Published: 29 November 2018
Lemn Sissay: 'Being in care affects everything'
Writer and presenter Lemn Sissay describes what it was like growing up in care and calls for an end to the ‘wilderness’ many care leavers face.
bbc
Published: 28 November 2018
SCR finds Somerset agencies' failings led to 15 years of abuse for three children
<img alt="SCR finds Somerset agencies&#39; failings led to 15 years of abuse for three children" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/ff112b74-327f-46a2-9db3-3397a10b106f/3/SomersetCountyCouncil-320x198.jpeg" /> <p> A report published by Somerset Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) found Somerset County Council's children's social care department, Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation... </p>
cypn
Published: 28 November 2018
In the new edition of CYP Now: Lifelong Links; reducing care; and attainment gap
<img alt="In the new edition of CYP Now: Lifelong Links; reducing care; and attainment gap" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/c7ecaa7d-572d-47ab-ba48-ebcbed70cae2/3/InThisIssue271118-320x198.jpg" /> <p> The government is to fund the expansion of three programmes to 20 councils in an effort to stem the continued rise in the number of children in care. We analyse what impact the programmes have had, while... </p>
cypn
Published: 28 November 2018
Management wins praise for improvements at secure training centre
<img alt="Management wins praise for improvements at secure training centre" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/05c62587-f549-45a3-a405-5b6c1c155335/1/rainsbrook2-320x198.png" /> <p> The Care Quality Commission, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons and Ofsted awarded Rainsbrook STC in Warwickshire improved judgments in four inspection areas, with senior leadership praised for implementing... </p>
cypn
Published: 28 November 2018
Workload Reduction
This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's HR Consultant, Dannette Thompson, for the attention of Headteachers, Nurseries, Secondary Schools and Primary Schools.
Action required
Published: 28 November 2018
Baby group brings smile to older people in Wivenhoe
Two community groups for parents with babies and elderly people join forces to tackle loneliness.
bbc
Published: 28 November 2018
Domestic abuse: 'Children are the hidden victims'
A teenager who grew up in a family with domestic abuse explains the impact this has had on her.
bbc
Published: 28 November 2018