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Connexions cuts worse than feared

27 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Job and budget cuts in Connexions partnerships are much higher than the government has admitted, putting future service delivery in jeopardy, trade union Unison has warned.

Employment fund to divert young Londoners from antisocial behaviour

26 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Mayor of London has launched a five million pound fund to help teenagers back into education or training and reduce their involvement in antisocial behaviour.

Security risks of children's database "impossible to eradicate"

22 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government has pledged to address security problems highlighted in an independent review of the controversial ContactPoint database.

Range of services needed for young homeless

20 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Young homeless people in Wales need to be offered a range of services so provision is "needs-led" and gives them a degree of choice, according to a new report.

Study by Carnegie UK Trust

20 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children and young people are the last minority in Britain routinely discriminated against, according to a study by the Carnegie UK Trust. www.cypnow.co.uk/doc.

Academics call for more inspection of careers advice

14 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

An influential study group is calling for all providers of careers education to be subject to regular inspection.

Connexions staff hit out at chaos surrounding the transition fund

13 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government's confused and inconsistent delivery of the Connexions Transition Fund is causing uncertainty and damaging the levels of service, sector professionals have warned.

University mentoring scheme to help disadvantaged pupils

11 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Gifted pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are to be mentored to help them get into university, the Prime Minister has announced.

Centre opened to commemorate murdered teenager

8 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

A 10m pound youth education centre celebrating the life of Stephen Lawrence has opened in Deptford, south London.

Unpopular curriculum to be studied by MPs

6 February 2008, Children & Young People Now

Teachers have welcomed the launch of an inquiry by MPs into the National Curriculum, which they say is not fit for purpose.