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Lack of training blights the workforce

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Local authorities must work harder to unify the children and young people's sector, according to children's services leaders.

Special needs students trained in independent living

10 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Special needs students from South London are to benefit from training to prepare them for independent living and work, following a groundbreaking pilot scheme.

Youth unemployment on the rise

10 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

The employment rate among 16 to 24-year-olds has fallen to 55 per cent, a new report has found.

Neets get access to personalised help advice and guidance

9 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

A consortium led by Connexions Redcar & Cleveland has been awarded nearly £1m to offer personalised support to young people not in employment, education or training (Neet).

Plans for Connexions body under way

25 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

An alliance to represent the interests of Connexions services is set to launch at the end of August, CYP Now can reveal.

Funding watch - The Sutton Trust

25 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

What it is: The Sutton Trust gives funding to projects providing educational opportunities for young people from non-privileged backgrounds. The age range of projects includes early years, primary, secondary, further...

South West is falling behind in battle to reduce Neet numbers

25 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

The South West is the only English region to see a fall in the number of 16- and 17-year-olds in education or training. According to latest government figures on young...

Analysis: Policy - DCSF under inspection - one year on

25 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Department for Children, Schools and Families celebrates its first anniversary this week. Here, CYP Now brings together a team of senior figures from the sector to deliver their verdicts...

Research bank to aid procurement

18 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government's Social Exclusion Task Force is to publish guidance to help commissioners and providers of children's services make decisions using the best available information.

Play England set to help councils

16 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government has appointed NCB-run project Play England to help local authorities improve and develop children's play facilities.