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In this edition of the CYP Now Podcast:
News roundup: a rundown of the top stories from across the children’s services sector, including how scrapping funding for the Pathways programme will damage the development of children’s social care leaders of the future. Events: at the launch of Anne Longfield’s new book that highlights how drugs gangs are targeting younger children to exploit; and at an emotional reception to mark the publication of Free Loaves on Fridays which details care-experienced people’s stories. From the May edition of CYP Now magazine: Spotlight on national and local initiatives to make childminding a more attractive career. Hero and villain of the month Special report debate: does AI pose a risk to children’s services? Featuring Kevin Yong, head of consultancy at Coram; Andy Coulter, Teams technical specialist at Microsoft and Sean Manzi, senior data specialist at Dartington Services Design Lab. Useful links:
May edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-may-s-cyp-now-childminder-sos-digital-solutions-in-children-s-services-byc-closure SEND Summit: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/conferences  
Podcast music is ‘Passion’ by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/
Sound effect is 'Clock Ticking Sound with 360 Panning SFX' by hansonfeodor_official via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/clock-ticking-sound-with-360-panning-sfx-173484/ 
 

News review: Childcare funding and the impact of Budget measures; cash-strapped council cuts to children’s services; Children’s Commissioner for England report on access to CAMHS; and factors behind the closure of the British Youth Council. Events: Evidence and Evaluation conference review; CYP Now Awards 2024 launch; Young carers report. Magazine highlights: Good practice in supporting child refugees; the housing challenges faced by care leavers. Hero and villain of the month Special report on outdoor adventures: Dr John Allan, Inspiring Learning; David Watts, UK Youth; Anne Hunt, chief executive of Learning Outside the Classroom. Useful links:
 April edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-april-s-cyp-now-outdoor-education-special-cyp-now-awards-launch-care-leaver-housing CYP Now Awards 2024: https://cypnowawards.com/CYPNOW2024/en/page/home Podcast music is ‘Passion’ by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/ 

In this edition of the CYP Now Podcast:
News review: Derogatory care leavers advert; Mayor of London's inclusion charter. Magazine highlights: Croydon’s youth violence review; Future blueprint for secure children’s homes.  Hero and villain of the month. Special report on youth apprenticeships: Nick Harrison, the Sutton Trust; Gareth Evans, director of operations, Spectra. Useful links:
March edition of CYP Now: https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/in-the-new-edition-of-cyp-now-youth-apprenticeships-special-secure-children-s-homes-youth-violence-review CYP Now Evaluation, Evidence and Impact conference: https://evaluationconference.co.uk/evaluationevidenceimpactinnovationinchildrensservices/en/page/home Podcast music is ‘Passion’ by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/ 

In the February edition of the CYP Now podcast:
What’s behind the rise in deprivation of liberty orders and how an expert group aims to tackle it. Why MPs want to cut spending on SEND support to solve the local government funding crisis. Former children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield sets out her ambitions for the new Centre for Young Lives think-tank in an exclusive interview. Highlights from the February edition of CYP Now magazine, including the cover feature on supporting the families of prisoners. Interviews with three experts about the need to improve understanding among practitioners of trauma-informed care. Podcast music is ‘Passion’ by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

In the January edition of the CYP Now Podcast: 
CYP Now editor Derren Hayes and graduate reporter Amrit Virdi discuss key news stories including why the DfE hasn’t banned corporal punishment in supported accommodation settings, and whether recruiting young people with care experience to advise the government is too little, too late. A brief summary of key longer reads in the latest edition of CYP Now magazine including the need to reform Ofsted school inspections and an expert practice panel discussion on how best to tackle harmful sexual behaviour by young people. Interviews with three early years leaders on what needs to change to make government funded childcare more sustainable in light of the expansion of the programme to more children in 2024. Podcast music is ‘Passion’ by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/

CYP Now editor Derren Hayes and online editor Fiona Simpson discuss the big news stories affecting the children and families sector, including the missed opportunity of the Spending Review and the worrying state of youth custody. A summary of longer reads in the latest edition of CYP Now magazine including an investigation into how much childcare funding councils are retaining and the key role Cardiff Council has played in the city becoming the UK’s first child-friendly city. CYP Now graduate reporter Amrit Virdi takes her roving microphone to the CYP Now Awards at London’s Hurlingham Club to speak to the great and good of the children’s services sector on a glittering night of celebration. Derren Hayes interviews three experts on the future of careers advice and guidance, including Robin Walker MP, chair of the education committee, Erica Holt-White of The Sutton Trust, and Hayley Horlock from provider Action4Youth.  Podcast music is 'Passion' by AlexiAction via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-passion-127011/