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Government launches national contract for fostering

6 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has launched the new national contract for fostering at the annual National Children's Commissioning and Contracting Training Conference.

Overhaul for Scottish volunteering checks

6 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Scottish Government says its proposed overhaul of disclosure checks will cut red tape and encourage more volunteers to work with children.

Drugs survey shows lack of family communication

6 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

One in five children and young people believe their parents have taken drugs, according to a latest survey by Addaction.

Parents under pressure are spoiling children

6 October 2008, Nursery World

Children are being spoilt because of the increasing pressure on parents to be perfect, researchers from Newcastle University have claimed.

Call for change to teacher pupil relationship law

6 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Teaching union the NASUWT is calling for a reform of sexual offences laws to stop teachers who have consensual relationships with 16-year-olds pupils being criminalised.

Youth Parliament protest against tuition fees

6 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The UK Youth Parliament has stepped up its campaign to abolish tuition fees by circulating 9,000 one pound coins with stickers saying, "free for all".

North Tyneside to hold weight management classes for children

3 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

North Tyneside Primary Care Trust (PCT) is launching a free weight management programme to help children who are overweight or obese.

Research finds many schools 'under-equipped' on ICT

3 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Many schools do not have a learning platform or are not using it properly, despite a government deadline for all schools to have one by 2010, according to new research.

Report calls for partnerships between schools and businesses

3 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Partnerships between schools and businesses could boost children and young people's education, a report for the Department for Children, Schools and Families said today.