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Derby health project recruits youth work support

27 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

A health service in Derby has recruited a youth worker to run activities for the young women who visit the centre.

Councils get 7bn pound to keep teens training

26 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

Local authorities are to receive 7bn pounds to help colleges and sixth forms cope with the education and training leaving age rising from 16 to 18 years old.

Leaving age plans are too 'simplistic'

26 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

A leading academic has accused the government of superficial thinking for its plans to raise the education-leaving age.

Connexions staff face uncertain future as April handover looms

26 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

Connexions staff who have lost their jobs as part of the transition to local authorities will be leaving their posts as early as this Friday (28 March), but for many...

ChildLine to add website to its support service for young people

26 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

ChildLine is to start offering online advice and support from next year, CYP Now has learned.

Seven billion pound investment backs school leaving age plans

17 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

Local authorities are to receive seven billion pounds to help colleges and sixth forms deliver changes needed to raise the education and training age to 18.

Review backs compulsory community service

11 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

A review of citizenship ordered by the Prime Minister has supported the idea of compulsory civic service for young people.

Tracking system cuts youth unemployment

10 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

Tracking teenagers once they leave school has contributed to a major cut in the numbers missing out on education and employment in Greater Merseyside.

Diploma plans come under fire from teachers

7 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

Teachers have accused the government of meddling with the qualifications system after Children's Secretary Ed Balls announced plans for extended diplomas.

Government announces minimum wage rises

6 March 2008, Children & Young People Now

The minimum wage for young people is to rise in October, the government has announced.