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Training reforms on track for 2010

27 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Integrated Qualifications Framework is on target to launch in two years, according to the Children's Workforce Network.

Management not 'fit for purpose'

27 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

The management of children's services is not always fit for purpose, research by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) has found.

Feature - Commissioning: Less money, more care

27 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Working together to provide services for children with complex needs can save time, be economical and encourage innovation. Local authorities in the South West have already saved more than £930,000,...

Councils praised on safeguarding steps

27 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Inspectors have praised safeguarding children arrangements in Leicestershire and Wandsworth in the latest round of joint area reviews.

Biometric data measures attract scorn

27 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Nurseries around the UK have started to introduce biometric technology to vet adults entering their sites.

Union voices funding anxieties over youth worker licence plan

27 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Critical questions on financing must be resolved before any move to youth work licensing can go ahead, Unison has warned.

Union creates early years status body

27 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

A leading trade union has set up the first body representing early years professional status (EYPS) workers.

Connexions cuts worse than feared

27 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Job and budget cuts in Connexions partnerships are much higher than the government has admitted, putting future service delivery in jeopardy, trade union Unison has warned.

Skills shake-up to unify sector

27 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Distinctions between professions such as teaching, youth work and childcare could disappear under government plans to strenghten the concept of children's professionals, CYP Now has learnt.

Ex-midwives will be offered cash to return to work

25 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Former midwives who return to the profession are to be offered incentives worth up to three thousand pounds.