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In the new edition of CYP Now: Therapeutic interventions, care review, Getaway Girls

Children's Services
Coronavirus symptoms include a fever, cough and trouble breathing. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Coronavirus: Schools close amid fears over UK outbreak

Education
The report warns children affected by factors not covered by ACEs may not receive support. Picture: Adobe Stock
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ACE guidelines ‘not a quick fix’ for treating trauma

Children's Services
Childcare costs are rising quicker than inflation, new analysis warns. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Sharp rise in childcare costs for families

Early Years
New government proposals would only allow over-16s to live in supported accommodation. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Children’s home providers 'to expand into supported accommodation' if regulated

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Johnson: Funding for care leavers must be realistic
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Interview: Helen Johnson – Refugee Council’s head of children’s services

Children's Services
Getaway Girls aims to give vulnerable young women a voice while helping to build their confidence and resilience. Picture: Samantha Toolsie Photography
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Here come the girls

Youth Work
Concerns revealed by inspections include placement and workforce capacity in the children’s residential sector. Picture: Phil Adams
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Five inspection trends

Ofsted
The Local Government Ombudsman has strongly criticised Richmond Council and its external children’s services provider, Achieving for Children
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Ombudsman orders audit over SEND failings

Children's Services
Siblings have a “shared experience” within a family that cannot be replicated in any other set of relationships. Picture: yanlev/Adobe Stock
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Sibling relationships in the care system

Social Care
Increasing evidence of the success of psychological interventions help to make the case for early intervention. Picture: Ekaterina/Adobe Stock
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Commissioning for wellbeing

Mental health
Donna Lawson is assistant director – employability at Catch22
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Leadership: Inclusive recruitment

Management
Sharon Davies: "I became determined to give all young people, no matter their background, an equal opportunity to thrive."
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How I Got Here: Sharon Davies, chief executive, Young Enterprise

Management
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Research

The Mulberry Bush School features well-kept grounds that include multi-purpose sports areas. Picture: The Mulberry Bush School

Between Love and Behaviour Management: the Psychodynamic Reflective Milieu at the Mulberry Bush School

Therapists tended to rate alliance lower than children and caregivers. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by models

Child, Caregiver, and Therapist Perspectives on Therapeutic Alliance in Usual Care Child Psychotherapy

The longer a child stayed in care, the higher the likelihood of a stable reunification. Picture: Adobe Stock

Returning Children Home From Care: What Can Be Learned From Local Authority Data?

Young people who are vulnerable, lonely or have learning difficulties are especially targeted by organised crime groups. Picture: Adobe Stock

‘It’s a no-win scenario, either the police or a gang will get you’ Young People and Organised Crime – Vulnerable or Criminal?

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