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Analysis of a pilot involving 30 councils and care organisations, found that training using VR headsets also helped improve the support carers and professionals offer children in care.
For social workers,...
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cypn
Published: 7 February 2019
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The Department for Education-funded pilot is to take place over the next two years in a bid to improve mental health support for looked-after children - by spotting problems at an earlier stage.
The...
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cypn
Published: 7 February 2019
As concerns mount over how screen time and social media affect children, parents are given suggestions.
bbc
Published: 7 February 2019
Teacher trainers say they have faced government pressure not to reject as many candidates amid shortages.
bbc
Published: 7 February 2019
Hundreds of demonstrators marched at Warwick University in response to its handling of rape threats.
bbc
Published: 6 February 2019
<img alt="Council axes 160 jobs as it cuts £8.6m from early help budget" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/cd30926b-bb6e-4899-8b7e-1e7ebb5218a3/2/derbyshirecountycouncil-320x198.jpg" />
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The jobs will go after Derbyshire County Council approved an £8.6m cut to its early help budget.
The budget reduction will take effect over the next five years - including a three-year transition phase...
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cypn
Published: 6 February 2019
This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Assessment and Moderation Manager, Jameel Hassan, for the attention of all Schools in Slough.
Published: 6 February 2019
<img alt="Government urged to close 'irredeemable' secure training centre" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/5963b458-aeb0-4909-acdd-b235ea6783b3/2/MedwaySTC-320x198.jpg" />
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A strongly-worded letter sent to children's minister Nadhim Zahawi and Justice minister Edward Argar, said the institution was "irredeemable".
Signatories include former children's commissioner for...
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cypn
Published: 6 February 2019
Universities warn that 17,000 UK students will not be funded to study abroad under a no-deal Brexit.
bbc
Published: 6 February 2019