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Lifelong learning may not be for everyone

28 November 2007, Children & Young People Now

The European Union, through its 2000 "Lisbon strategy", aspires to make Europe the most advanced knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010. It is an aspiration premised upon the extension...

Editorial: Discs blunder ups pressure on ContactPoint

28 November 2007, Children & Young People Now

Fear can be very contagious. The "missing discs" debacle at HM Revenue & Customs has intensified security concerns about ContactPoint, the £224m database that will hold details of every child...

Compelled to stay in education until 18

21 November 2007, Children & Young People Now

The government wants all young people aged 16 to 18 to remain at school or in training by 2015.

Rob Watkins, specialist reintegration youth worker, Buckinghamshire County Council/Connexions

16 November 2007, Children & Young People Now

Some young people don't just drop out of school, they drop out of life. With no self-esteem or confidence, some simply struggle to get up in the morning.

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.

Policy in practice: Wise up on ... Criminal checks

12 November 2007, Youth Work Now

Criminal Records Bureau checks are a legal requirement for anyone who is going to work regularly with children and young people. Andy Hillier looks at what the process involves, how...

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.

Analysis: Youth Services - What lies ahead for Connexions?

24 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

In less than six months' time England's Connexions services will come under the control of local authorities. But for many the transition is proving hard as councils make significant cuts...