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Parents turn to family to cut cost of childcare

30 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

Parents are increasingly shunning formal childcare in favour of grandparents and family members, research has found.

Psychosis linked to teenage cannabis use

30 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

Researchers in Finland have found a link between cannabis use and psychosis in young people. They studied 6,300 young people aged between 15 and 16. Those who used cannabis were...

MPs must not 'wash their hands' of children in care living independently

30 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

Three charities have written to MPs asking them to think about children in care who are expected to live independently years earlier than their peers.

Graphic images warn against knife crime

30 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

Graphic pictures of the injuries caused by knife crime are being used in a new advertising campaign warning young people of the dangers of weapons

Youth alcohol strategy to be launched

30 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government will release its Youth Alcohol Action Plan on Monday (2 June).

Parents targeted in Scottish drugs strategy

30 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Scottish Government has launched its first ever national drugs strategy, backed by £94m over three years.

Summit on knife crime held in London

30 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

London's deputy mayor for young people will hold a summit at City Hall today to discuss the problem of knife crime among teenagers.

Scottish union calls for smaller class sizes

29 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

Education union Voice has demanded the Scottish government work towards smaller class sizes.

Surrey council fears learning plans will lead to bureaucracy

29 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

Surrey County Council has raised concerns about red tape in plans to give local authorities responsibility for the education of 16- to 19-year-olds.

Chores earn children more than £500 a year

29 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children are making up to £520 a year by tidying their bedrooms and washing the family car.