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Special Educational Needs: Strategy to delegate funding to schools is increasing problems

25 January 2005, Children Now

The Government's special educational needs strategy, which was launched a year ago, is making it harder for parents to get the support their children are entitled to, experts have warned.

Child Support Agency: Report to hit out at management

25 January 2005, Children Now

The Child Support Agency was today expected to be strongly criticised in a report by the Work and Pensions select committee.

Social Services: Suspensions for Liverpool staff

25 January 2005, Children Now

Four children's social workers in Liverpool have been suspended, just two weeks after they went back to work following a long-running industrial dispute.

Sure Start: Community police key to fall in crime

25 January 2005, Children Now

An innovative partnership that allows community police officers to work from Sure Start Millmead children's centre in Kent has been identified as a key factor behind a drop in crime...

News in Brief: Barnardo's criticise Government's decision

25 January 2005, Children Now

Barnardo's has criticised the Government's decision to extend the right to buy to housing association tenants. Alan Coombe, principal policy officer, said: "It makes no sense to sell off current...

News in Brief: Manchester council staff visit supermarkets

25 January 2005, Children Now

Manchester council staff will be visiting supermarkets in the city as part of a consultation seeking views about plans to transform children's services through funding from the Building Schools for...

News in Brief: Cash bonuses for students

25 January 2005, Children Now

Students qualifying for the Education Maintenance Allowance and who stayed on in education after turning 16 last term were given cash bonuses of £100 each this week.

News in Brief: Barnet council report on homeless young people

25 January 2005, Children Now

A report from Barnet council has revealed that 3,500 homeless young people live in the north London borough. Government figures show nearly 74,000 children in London live in temporary accommodation.

News in Brief: Report by children's commissioner under scrutiny

25 January 2005, Children Now

The annual report of Wales's children's commissioner, Peter Clarke, will come under scrutiny from four of the Welsh Assembly's committees tomorrow (27 January). The local government, public services, health and...

News in Brief: fpa seeks entries for awards

25 January 2005, Children Now

Sexual health charity fpa is seeking entries for its Pamela Sheridan Award for outstanding work in sex and relationships education. The prize for the best entry is £1,000 and the...