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Feature: A century of juvenile justice

4 December 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Children Act 1908 brought about radical improvements in the way young offenders were treated. A hundred years on, Joe Lepper charts the developments in youth justice ever since.

Interview: On close inspection - Michael Hart, director, children, Ofsted

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Baby P case has generated more than the usual level of interest in Ofsted's annual report into the state of services for children in England.

Feature: How soldiers help disengaged pupils

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government is investing in military-style education programmes and the Tories have pledged to recruit ex-armed forces personnel to mentor disengaged teenagers if they win the next election. But do...

Interview: Time to be positive - Martina Milburn, chief executive, the Prince's Trust

20 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

You wait all year for a youth week and then three turn up at once. The Prince's Trust held its first Youth Week last week (15-21 November) close on the...

Feature: Targeted youth support: The Move to Big School

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The transition between primary and secondary school can be a difficult time for pupils. Sue Learner finds out how some councils are smoothing the process.

Interview: Calm figure in a crisis - Andrew Purvis, chief executive, Fairbridge

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Everyone is starting to feel the impact of the current economic climate.

Interview: Master of diplomas - John May, chief executive, Career Academies UK

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Last week was not a good week for those hoping the government's diploma courses might bridge the divide between academic and vocational education in England.

Feature: Young sex offenders

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The number of sexual offences committed by young people is on the rise. But a severe shortage of treatment places is thwarting rehabilitation. Tom de Castella reports.