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Seven billion pound investment backs school leaving age plans

17 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

Local authorities are to receive seven billion pounds to help colleges and sixth forms deliver changes needed to raise the education and training age to 18.

Review backs compulsory community service

11 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

A review of citizenship ordered by the Prime Minister has supported the idea of compulsory civic service for young people.

Tracking system cuts youth unemployment

10 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

Tracking teenagers once they leave school has contributed to a major cut in the numbers missing out on education and employment in Greater Merseyside.

Diploma plans come under fire from teachers

7 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

Teachers have accused the government of meddling with the qualifications system after Children's Secretary Ed Balls announced plans for extended diplomas.

Government announces minimum wage rises

6 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

The minimum wage for young people is to rise in October, the government has announced.

Scottish schools extend vocational options

3 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

Three schools in Edinburgh have received government funding to develop vocational courses.

Connexions cuts worse than feared

27 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Job and budget cuts in Connexions partnerships are much higher than the government has admitted, putting future service delivery in jeopardy, trade union Unison has warned.

Employment fund to divert young Londoners from antisocial behaviour

26 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Mayor of London has launched a five million pound fund to help teenagers back into education or training and reduce their involvement in antisocial behaviour.

Security risks of children's database "impossible to eradicate"

22 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government has pledged to address security problems highlighted in an independent review of the controversial ContactPoint database.

Range of services needed for young homeless

20 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Young homeless people in Wales need to be offered a range of services so provision is "needs-led" and gives them a degree of choice, according to a new report.