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Analysis: Policy - DCSF under inspection - one year on

25 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Department for Children, Schools and Families celebrates its first anniversary this week. Here, CYP Now brings together a team of senior figures from the sector to deliver their verdicts...

Analysis: Every child matters - Councils' performance remains static

18 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

Ofsted's report examining 2007's annual performance assessments of local children's services paints a disappointing picture of progress on children's outcomes. Joe Lepper finds out why there is still much progress...

Analysis: Further education - Red tape threatens college reforms

11 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

Major changes are afoot for further education, with local authorities set to take control of funding these colleges from 2010.

Analysis: Education - Reforms to aid pupils on the edge

28 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government's white paper on pupil referral units and other forms of alternative educational provision sets out some big changes. But, as Ben Cook discovers, the proposals have proved controversial...

Analysis: Education - Can schools deliver on wellbeing?

28 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

Ofsted has unveiled the first details of its new school inspection framework, which will start from September 2009, to a mixed reception. But with plans afoot to inspect schools on...

Analysis: Schools - A fresh vision for primary education

21 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

The biggest review of primary education in England for more than 40 years has just issued the last of its interim reports. Lauren Higgs examines what are the findings thus...

Analysis: Parents kept in dark over SEN rights

7 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

A damning report by the head teacher of a special school has reopened the row over funding for special educational needs. However, a new tool designed by the Audit Commission...

Analysis: Deja vu for looked-after children

7 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government's latest figures on how well children in care are doing show precious little sign of things having improved. Joe Lepper examines the figures and asks why, despite various...

Analysis - Is the DCSF too unwieldy to deliver?

30 April 2008, Children & Young People Now

A report by a cross-party group of MPs has raised concerns that the Department for Children, Schools and Families lacks focus on coherent policy and outcomes. Helen Gilbert investigates whether...

Analysis: London Mayoral Election - Fit to represent young Londoners?

16 April 2008, Children & Young People Now

On 1 May, the capital votes for its new Mayor. Cathy Wallace looks at what the candidates will do for children and young people.