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Informal learning key to 14-19 reform

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

More must be done to ensure that informal learning is part of the 14-19 learning reforms, Fiona Blacke, chief executive of the National Youth Agency (NYA) has urged.

National Children's and Adult Services Conference: Recession could hinder apprenticeships

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The economic downturn could deprive vulnerable young people of the chance to become apprentices, according to John Freeman, lead adviser on 14 to 19 reform at the Association of Directors...

New school fitness scheme under way

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Primary school pupils in Southall, west London, have become the first in the country to take part in a community fitness programme for children, Active In Schools.

Schools feel health services fail them

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Almost half of school staff believe their local health and social care services are failing children with mental health problems, according to the Audit Commission's latest survey of schools.

Confusion over children's trusts

29 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children's trusts are plagued by confusion, an Audit Commission report has found.

Public sector urged to offer more apprenticeships

28 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Ministers are calling on councils and health trusts to increase the number of apprenticeship places they offer.

Half of all children worry about the future

28 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Half of all ten to 15 year olds are concerned about the future and worry about school exams, an Ofsted survey has found.

Government departments employ few apprentices

27 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Most government departments employ very few apprentices, if any, according to figures obtained by the Conservatives.

Balls calls for better service integration

24 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children's services must work more closely together to be successful in helping young people, the children's secretary has said.

School must pay families for admissions failure

24 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Local government ombudsman Tony Redmond has said Coopers and Coburn School in Upminster should pay three families £100 each, after it failed to follow the statutory admissions code.