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Feature: Youth employment: A neet solution

10 November 2008, Youth Work Now

The number of young people not in employment, education or training (Neet) remains stubbornly high. But some local authorities are making real progress. Tom de Castella looks at Barnsley, which...

Project casebook

10 November 2008, Youth Work Now

Jo Stephenson and Alison Bennett find out about a joint project to prevent knife crime developing in Surrey; a fact-finding mission to Bosnia; a project to turn a derelict space...

Log on to ... Gap-year travel

10 November 2008, Youth Work Now

Taking a year away from education can be a good opportunity for young people to learn new skills and travel the world. Tim Burke tracks down some of the websites...

Youth opportunity fund: How we spent it in ... Stockton

10 November 2008, Youth Work Now

The local YouthBank took responsibility for the area's youth opportunity and youth capital funds, writes Tim Burke.

Analysis: Children's trusts get a reality check

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Audit Commission last week attacked the current state of children's trusts, prompting serious questions about what the future holds. Lauren Higgs investigates.

Analysis: Antidote to the no ball games culture

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

In a bid to reclaim public space for children and young people, London Play has created "play priority area" signs to help local authorities highlight play-friendly areas. Ross Watson reports...

Interview: Calm figure in a crisis - Andrew Purvis, chief executive, Fairbridge

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Everyone is starting to feel the impact of the current economic climate.

Analysis: Youth services - The gap in weekend youth services

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

There is a growing tension between youth workers over who should be providing support and activities for young people on Friday nights and Saturdays.

Analysis: Credit Crunch - Children's services face up to an uncertain future

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The banking system is in crisis, the economy is on the edge of recession and unemployment is rising fast.

Interview: Master of diplomas - John May, chief executive, Career Academies UK

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Last week was not a good week for those hoping the government's diploma courses might bridge the divide between academic and vocational education in England.