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Former Rotherham children's chief awarded CBE
<img alt="Former Rotherham children&#39;s chief awarded CBE" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/054651ce-c71b-419c-93ea-0c391de3cf0a/1/ianthomaspicturederbyshirecountycouncil-320x198.png" /> <p> Ian Thomas received the accolade in the Queen's New Year's Honours List, for his outstanding contribution to local government and children's services. Shortly before taking over as interim director... </p>
cypn
Published: 4 January 2019
Chelmsford County High School must change rented homes rules
A selective state school is told its rules may work against some parents who rent their homes.
bbc
Published: 4 January 2019
Government funds new ways to tackle parental conflict
<img alt="Government funds new ways to tackle parental conflict" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/f4ccfcc8-ce67-4b8f-b4ba-f496b2aaabcc/1/casestudycouplesargueistock-320x198.jpg" /> <p> Local authorities, charities and social enterprises are among the organisations that can make a bid to the Challenge Fund.   The fund, from the Reducing Parental Conflict Programme (RPCP), will gather... </p>
cypn
Published: 4 January 2019
Brexit: Universities warn no deal is 'biggest-ever threat'
University leaders say time is running out to avoid damage to funding and research from a no-deal Brexit.
bbc
Published: 4 January 2019
Sexual relations between coaches and under-18s 'should be illegal'
Campaigners want it made illegal for coaches to have sexual relations with under-18s in their care.
bbc
Published: 4 January 2019
A teacher's story: Eat. Sleep. Teach. Repeat.
One teacher tells her story of how classroom stress led her to have a mental breakdown.
bbc
Published: 4 January 2019
'My mum killed my dad with a hammer but I want her freed'
Sally Challen was jailed for murder in 2011 but a new law means an appeal next month could succeed.
bbc
Published: 3 January 2019
In the latest edition of CYP Now: Cost of living; regional adoption agencies; and apprenticeships special
<img alt="In the latest edition of CYP Now: Cost of living; regional adoption agencies; and apprenticeships special" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/779756e6-099d-44c7-8e6a-3bbac7d8205b/3/InThisIssueJan2019Cover-320x198.jpg" /> <p> There are contributions from six frontline practitioners across different parts of the children's sector reflecting on how they make ends meet. The main analysis assesses the progress made in the development... </p>
cypn
Published: 3 January 2019
Doll maker Khulile Vilakazi Ofosu on diverse dolls
South African toy maker Khulile Vilakazi Ofosu creates a diverse range of dolls to reflect real life.
bbc
Published: 3 January 2019