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Feature: How soldiers help disengaged pupils

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government is investing in military-style education programmes and the Tories have pledged to recruit ex-armed forces personnel to mentor disengaged teenagers if they win the next election. But do...

Interview: On close inspection - Michael Hart, director, children, Ofsted

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Baby P case has generated more than the usual level of interest in Ofsted's annual report into the state of services for children in England.

News Insight: Children's Services - The state of services is laid bare

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Ofsted's annual report last week showed that there have been improvements across the sector, but it also flagged up areas of significant concern. Ross Watson examines what the findings mean...

News Insight: Health - The future of mental health services

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The drive to improve child and adolescent mental health services took a step forward last week with the publication of an independent review ordered by ministers in last year's Children's...

News Insight: Youth Justice - Support agencies target young offenders on the inside

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Werrington Young Offender Institution this month topped the league for the number of hours inmates spend on education and training. Tom de Castella visits its first resettlement fair.

News Insight: Advice and Guidance - New champion for Connexions

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

A new body representing Connexions services launches on 3 December. Alison Bennett looks at what it needs to do

Feature: How to predict children at risk

20 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

A new tool is helping local authorities to spot families who could need extra support. Chloe Stothart investigates.

Interview: Time to be positive - Martina Milburn, chief executive, the Prince's Trust

20 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

You wait all year for a youth week and then three turn up at once. The Prince's Trust held its first Youth Week last week (15-21 November) close on the...

A workforce ready for the challenge

20 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government plans to invest heavily in the children's workforce over the next three years. Andy Hillier looks at where the money will be spent and asks how this will...

Careers Guide: Foreword

20 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

There are few nobler career choices than working in the service of children and young people. And there are few occupational groups that are evolving as fast. Plenty of moves...