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Young adults: Service overhauls proposed in Social Exclusion Unit programme

23 November 2005, Young People Now

A wide-ranging overhaul of services for 16- to 25-year-olds with multiple needs will be proposed this week by social exclusion minister Phil Woolas. Transitions - Young Adults with Complex Needs...

Youth justice: Sentence reform legislation delayed

23 November 2005, Young People Now

Legislation to improve community sentences for juvenile offenders is being delayed because of a lack of parliamentary time. Diana Luchford, head of the juvenile offenders unit at the Home Office,...

14-19 Education: Harrow sets new education targets

23 November 2005, Young People Now

London West Learning and Skills Council has set itself a target of getting every 16- to 18-year-old in Harrow into education or training within the next five years. The borough's...

Bullying: Schools gain more powers on bullying

23 November 2005, Young People Now

The Government marked the start of Anti-Bullying Week by announcing that schools will have more power to deal with bullying from early next year. Elements of the education white paper,...

Scotland: Commissioner to defend spending

23 November 2005, Young People Now

Scotland's commissioner for children and young people was due to appear before the parliament's finance committee this week after her spending plans sparked concern among MSPs. Kathleen Marshall has asked...

Participation: Hounslow looks at youth involvement

23 November 2005, Young People Now

The London Borough of Hounslow is setting up youth action groups to change the way it involves young people. Ruth Cadbury, Hounslow's executive member for children and lifelong learning, said:...

In the hot seat

23 November 2005, Young People Now

Comedian Jo Brand became the first person to drive a double-decker bus that has been converted into a mobile youth club in rural Huntingdonshire. The Buzz, as the vehicle has...

In brief: Northern Ireland

23 November 2005, Young People Now

A Review of Public Administration, due out this week, is expected to call for the five education and library boards to be merged....

In brief: Rights

23 November 2005, Young People Now

The Children's Rights Alliance for England has launched a report on the Government's failure to uphold the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. www.crae.org.uk....

In brief: Youth Matters

23 November 2005, Young People Now

A group of youth workers has set up a blog on the youth green paper. www.chattingcritically.blog.co.uk....