The 2015 Report: The year ahead for children and young people

Abstract

The year 2015 looks set to be pivotal in determining the direction of services for children, young people and families over the rest of the decade. May's general election result and the policy shake-up that follows is likely to dominate. Regardless of who forms the next government, local authorities will be faced with tough decisions on what services to cut. Meanwhile, child poverty continues to rise, increasing demand on services. In CYP Now's 2015 Report, experts assess the challenges ahead and pinpoint the changes they want to see