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Parental advisers pilot successful

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

A pilot project to encourage parents to become more involved in their children's education in order to reduce levels of truancy and exclusions is showing positive results.

Breakfast clubs miss the mark

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Eight out of 10 children from low-income families are not using breakfast clubs, a survey has revealed.

Truancy edges up while absences fall

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Truancy levels rose slightly in secondary schools in England this year, latest figures reveal.

Sector hits out at special needs report

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

A report by MPs urging the government to separate the assessment and funding of special educational needs has sparked controversy within the sector.

Pledge to tackle child poverty

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

The Northern Ireland Executive unveiled its first draft Budget last week, which included plans to boost education spending and a pledge to meet child poverty targets.

Children's Plan policies must avoid suffocating the young

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

The Every Child Matters agenda has been too over-protective of children, and the government's forthcoming Children's Plan needs to be less risk averse, the former head of the Children's Play...

Children given scraps in play trials

24 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Shipping containers filled with hundreds of scrap objects have been put in three school playgrounds as part of a landmark study of children's play.

Primary pupils to report the news

24 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Primary school children are trying their hand at journalism to boost literacy skills, get their voices heard and ease the transition to secondary school.

Breakfast clubs vie for awards

24 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Thousands of pounds are on offer to school breakfast clubs from an awards scheme launched by education charity ContinYou and Kellogg's.

PCTs urged to work closer with children

24 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

A culture of joint working between health and children's services needs to be established, according to Children's Secretary Ed Balls.