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Connexions body set to shut down

5 December 2007, Children & Young People Now

The body that represents Connexions partnerships is to close at the end of March next year.

Advice and guidance services face cuts

3 December 2007, Children & Young People Now

Funding for advice and guidance services for young people will be cut in real terms over the next three years.

Legislation introduced to back education reforms

29 November 2007, Children & Young People Now

The government has introduced a bill containing the legislation necessary to raise the school leaving age to 18.

Estranged teens miss out on benefits

14 November 2007, Children & Young People Now

Young people are losing out on benefits because Jobcentre staff are not following official guidelines, a benefits expert has told CYP Now.

Connexions jobs in jeopardy as councils take control, says union

14 November 2007, Children & Young People Now

Hundreds of jobs stand to be lost and budgets slashed as local authorities take control of Connexions, a report by the trade union Unison has warned.

Apprentices get financial support

7 November 2007, Children & Young People Now

Young people who take up apprenticeships will be entitled to apply for a university-style grant of at least £3,000, the Prime Minister has announced.

Poll says just one in five young people finds Connexions useful

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Only a fifth of young people find the government's Connexions service helpful, and almost half have never used it, a poll released today (31 October) reveals.

Surrey Council absorbs Connexions Surrey

17 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Surrey County Council has absorbed Connexions Surrey. The service will now be based in the same location as the local youth service and youth offending team. The council says services...