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Unison to rally against cuts to Connexions services

Unison is stepping up its efforts to save careers and Connexions services around the country with a campaign against 25 per cent cuts to the Surrey service and a rally...

Shoesmith gets permission to appeal High Court ruling

Former director of children's services at Haringey Council Sharon Shoesmith has been given leave to appeal against a High Court ruling that upheld the decision to sack her in the...

Sutton Trust calls for a more inclusive schools policy

The government is being urged to balance its desire to increase school autonomy through academies and free schools, with measures to reduce the attainment gap between pupils from poor and...

4Children defends children's centre for offering free taxi service

A leading children's charity has defended a Hampshire children's centre's use of taxis to ferry families to and from the centre.

Pre-school facility opens on the site of Plymouth abuse nursery

A pre-school facility has opened on the site of Plymouth nursery Little Ted's, where nursery worker Vanessa George sexually abused and photographed young children.

 

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Interview: Kevin Gallagher, business development director, Continuum Group

"All challenges are opportunities because there is always a solution," says Kevin Gallagher, who recently left his position as chief executive of residential care provider...

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News Insight: Sector gains from young volunteers

Young people have gained qualifications and found employment through V's full-time volunteering scheme. Ross Watson reports.

Young person: making the transition into adulthood

News Insight: Charities aid transition to adulthood

A new report outlines how projects aimed at 18- to 24-year-olds can be most effective. Ben Cook looks at the findings.

News Insight: Labour leadership contenders set out their plans for children

On 25 September, one of these people will become leader of the opposition in the midst of a horrendous economic climate. CYP Now asked each of them to set out...

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For Youth's Sake

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Interview: Kevin Gallagher, business development director, Continuum Group

"All challenges are opportunities because there is always a solution," says Kevin Gallagher, who recently left his position as chief...

Kevin Gallagher. Image: NTI Media

News Insight: Sector gains from young volunteers

Young people have gained qualifications and found employment through V's full-time volunteering scheme. Ross Watson reports.

V Talent volunteers

News Insight: Charities aid transition to adulthood

A new report outlines how projects aimed at 18- to 24-year-olds can be most effective. Ben Cook looks at the...

Young person: making the transition into adulthood

For Youth's Sake

The For Youth's Sake campaign is championing the role young people's services play and encouraging decision-makers and communities to support...

For Youth's Sake

Beane Valley Extended Schools Consortium, Hertfordshire

What did they do? Beane Valley Extended Schools Consortium organised a "bring your dad to school week".

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