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South West is falling behind in battle to reduce Neet numbers

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  • Tuesday, June 24, 2008
  • | CYP Now
The South West is the only English region to see a fall in the number of 16- and 17-year-olds in education or training. According to latest government figures on young people not in education, employment or training (Neet) for the end of 2006, 81 per cent of 16- and 17-year-olds in the South West are taking a course or involved in work training, down one per cent on the previous year.

Atkinson speaks out on her role

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  • Monday, July 5, 2010
  • | CYP Now
England's children's commissioner Maggie Atkinson does not want her powers to be extended, remaining satisfied that her office's sole remit is to influence policy.

Trusts scheme to help weak schools

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  • Tuesday, September 30, 2008
  • | CYP Now
Struggling schools in three local authorities are to receive funding and support as part of the government's National Challenge trusts initiative.

The education budget

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  • Monday, November 29, 2010
  • | CYP Now
I'd reverse the government's decision to scrap the education maintenance allowance (EMA).

Business skills to lift extended offer

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  • Wednesday, October 15, 2008
  • | CYP Now
School business managers in Lewisham, south London, are taking part in training on using the principles of social enterprises to generate resources for their school.

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