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Young people with learning disabilities lack independence

22 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Young inpatients in learning disability services need more independence and control over their lives, a report from the Healthcare Commission has found.

Record pass rate in GCSE results

21 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

The pass rate for GCSEs stands at its highest ever at 98.4 per cent, junior schools minister Lord Andrew Adonis has announced.

Vocational qualifications slammed as 'poor man's GCSEs'

21 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

A leading think-tank has launched a scathing attack on vocational qualifications for under-16s, calling them the "poor man's GCSE".

Barnardo's calls for vocational focus

20 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children's charity Barnardo's has called for a greater focus on vocational training and support as this year's GCSE results are unveiled.

Tories attack government's child poverty record

20 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Shadow chancellor George Osbourne has launched a blistering attack on the government's record on child poverty and tackling inequality.

Union calls for progress on social inequality

20 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Inequality is just as bad for children as poverty, damaging their health, education and wellbeing, a briefing from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has argued.

Scottish public sector staff to strike

18 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Schools, nurseries and after-school clubs across Scotland will close on Wednesday 20 August as up to 100,000 public sector staff go on strike.

Young people's anti-bullying site goes live

18 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Anti-bullying charity Beatbullying has launched a new website for young people, with social networking and video features.

Teachers wary of CCTV in schools

18 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Almost a quarter of teachers are worried about being watched by hidden CCTV cameras at school, according to research from the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL).

SATs marking contract ended

15 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) has terminated its contract with ETS Europe, the company responsible for this year's SATs marking fiasco.