Paul Brennan

The NCS rebrand aims to challenge negative preconceptions of young people
News

NCS launches £3m rebrand after criticism over plans

Youth Work
News

In the December edition of CYP Now: Lighthouse project; Election guide; and evidence and impact special

Safeguarding and child protection
Kinship carers have been offered support through charity Grandparents Plus. Picture: Shutterstock
News

Top five tips for supporting kinship carers

Social Care
The Challenge is the biggest provider of the National Citizen Service. Picture: NCS Trust
News

Youth charity The Challenge goes into administration

Youth Work
Campaigners have called for clarity over Ofsted's ruling on off-rolling
News

Alternative education provider first to be rated 'outstanding' under new Ofsted framework

Education
Early years results show a huge regional disparity. Picture: Ria Patulka Images/Adobe Stock
News

General election: Parties urged to end ‘postcode lottery’ of early years attainment

Early Years
Double award winners Getaway Girls. Picture: Julian Dodd
Features

CYP Now Awards 2019: Winners revealed

Guide To...
The CYP Now Awards 2019 took place at the Hurlingham Club, west London. Picture: Julian Dodd
News

CYP Now Awards 2019 in pictures

Youth Work
One of the BYC's priorities is to have the voting age lowered to 16. Picture: British Youth Council
News

General election: British Youth Council urges parties to tackle child poverty and improve mental health support

Youth Work
Research has suggested there are more than 1,000 county lines networks in the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock/Syda Productions
News

EU report highlights 'extensive abuse' of vulnerable children by county lines drugs gangs

Youth Justice
Current childcare policy benefits more affluent families, a new report warns. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock
News

General election: Focus on quality childcare, not just more 'free' hours, parties told

Early Years
It is the first time the voting age has been lowered since 1959 Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Welsh Assembly extends voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds

Youth Work
The first December general election since 1923 takes place on 12 December. Picture: Martin/Adobe Stock
Analysis

General election 2019: Key policy guide

Children's centres
Anna Feuchtwang is chief executive of NCB
Other

Help families in poverty trap

Child poverty
Kathy Evans is chief executive of Children England
Other

Bridge chronic funding gap

Funding
A compulsory register of home-educated children would boost safety and wellbeing. Picture: Joshua Resnick/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Home education safety fears

Safeguarding and child protection