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Scotland: More resources needed to back reform of children's services

23 March 2004, Children Now

New measures to reform Scotland's child protection services will not make a difference without extra resources for the country's social services workforce, children's organisations have warned.

Northern Ireland: Targets will not be met without cash

23 March 2004, Children Now

Northern Ireland needs greater investment in family support and prevention if it is to hit targets relating to children's health, wellbeing and educational attainment, according to umbrella group Children in...

Obesity: School launches own low-fat crisps

23 March 2004, Children Now

A Scottish secondary school has become one of the first to launch its own brand of low-fat crisps in a bid to cut obesity.

Inspections: Sector prepares for integrated regime

23 March 2004, Children Now

Children's professionals must keep a sense of perspective at this time of enormous upheaval, warned Denise Platt, the chair of the new Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI).

Child poverty: Report highlights ethnic minorities

23 March 2004, Children Now

The Government has admitted it needs to do more to tackle poverty among children from ethnic minority backgrounds and children with disabilities.

Family courts: More enforcement measures needed

23 March 2004, Children Now

The Government's new "family resolution" pilot scheme is "pretty meaningless", according to a fathers' rights group.

Family booster: Multi-functional centre will offer a variety of services

23 March 2004, Children Now

Children and parents watch the building of a childcare and leisure centre in North Manchester. The £4m centre in Harpurhey will house many of Sure Start Harpurhey and Lightbowne's services,...

News in brief: Police forces should have national standards says Sir Keith Povey

23 March 2004, Children Now

Police forces in England and Wales should have national standards for handling information, according to Sir Keith Povey, the chief inspector of constabulary. He told the Bichard inquiry that the...

News in brief: BBC2 to begin series of documentaries on child protection teams

23 March 2004, Children Now

BBC2 was to begin a series of documentaries on the work of the Metropolitan Police Child Protection Major Investigation Teams last night. The BBC crew followed two teams for 18...

News in brief: Labour Party says there is a strong case for reducing voting age

23 March 2004, Children Now

The Labour Party has said there is a "strong case" for reducing the voting age to 16. Its policy forum discussed the idea at the weekend but agreed to wait...