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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.

News Insight: Youth Justice: The alternatives to youth custody

4 December 2008, Children & Young People Now

Magistrates are keen to refute the idea they are to blame for a high number of young people in custody, reports Alison Bennett.

News Insight: Advice and Guidance - New champion for Connexions

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

A new body representing Connexions services launches on 3 December. Alison Bennett looks at what it needs to do

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.

News Insight: Youth Justice - Support agencies target young offenders on the inside

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Werrington Young Offender Institution this month topped the league for the number of hours inmates spend on education and training. Tom de Castella visits its first resettlement fair.

News Insight: Children's Services - The state of services is laid bare

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Ofsted's annual report last week showed that there have been improvements across the sector, but it also flagged up areas of significant concern. Ross Watson examines what the findings mean...

Analysis: Youth crime - How Boris plans to end youth violence

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The London Mayor has launched Time for Action, his strategy to tackle youth crime in the capital. Proposals focus on six areas of work to deter and rehabilitate offenders. But...

Analysis: Children's trusts get a reality check

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Audit Commission last week attacked the current state of children's trusts, prompting serious questions about what the future holds. Lauren Higgs investigates.

Analysis: Credit Crunch - Children's services face up to an uncertain future

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The banking system is in crisis, the economy is on the edge of recession and unemployment is rising fast.

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.