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Barnardo's calls for vocational focus

20 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children's charity Barnardo's has called for a greater focus on vocational training and support as this year's GCSE results are unveiled.

1.2 million young people unemployed

15 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

One in five young people in the UK are unemployed and not in full-time education, according to charity the Prince's Trust.

MPs push for children's rights to take precedence in planned Bill

13 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government's proposed Bill of Rights should include stronger measures to promote children's rights, according to a cross-party group of MPs.

Pupils over-pressured by brands, say teachers

11 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

More than 80 per cent of teachers say the possession of branded goods is important to their pupils.

Council helps teenage parents back to school

31 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Young parents in Nottingham are being given the chance to go back to school or college while the council helps pay for childcare.

Lack of training blights the workforce

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Local authorities must work harder to unify the children and young people's sector, according to children's services leaders.

Special needs students trained in independent living

10 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Special needs students from South London are to benefit from training to prepare them for independent living and work, following a groundbreaking pilot scheme.

Youth unemployment on the rise

10 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

The employment rate among 16 to 24-year-olds has fallen to 55 per cent, a new report has found.

Neets get access to personalised help advice and guidance

9 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

A consortium led by Connexions Redcar & Cleveland has been awarded nearly £1m to offer personalised support to young people not in employment, education or training (Neet).

Plans for Connexions body under way

25 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

An alliance to represent the interests of Connexions services is set to launch at the end of August, CYP Now can reveal.