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Skills for the Job: Drugs education for young people

Monday, July 21, 2014

| CYP Now

Recognising the signs of drug use in young people is important for professionals, but so is ensuring the right support is available.

Participation in Action: App gives young people a handle on mental health

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Monday, July 21, 2014

| CYP Now

A mobile phone app for young people with mental health issues has been developed by a group of young people and a media arts centre in Liverpool with the aim of supporting them with their feelings and reducing the stigma associated with mental health.

Ask the Experts: Supporting LGBT young people

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Monday, July 21, 2014

| CYP Now

Our expert panel offers advice on provision for young gay people, dangerous internet crazes, workforce motivation and SEN reforms.

Youth funding and services cut as councils overlook legal duty

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Monday, July 21, 2014

| CYP Now

A Cabinet Office survey of council youth services reveals provision has shifted more towards targeted interventions, with many predicting the universal model could disappear in the face of further cuts.

Review: Glasgow Girls

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Monday, July 21, 2014

| CYP Now

Written by Joe Barton and Brian Welsh - Produced by Kate Cook - Directed by Brian Welsh - BBC Three

My Life: Amy Garrad, 16, Wood Green

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Monday, July 21, 2014

| CYP Now

I'll never forget getting to the top of a climbing wall at the age of eight. It was a massive moment for me, just as climbing a mountain in the Swiss Alps at 15 was.

Daily roundup: Haringey Ofsted, early intervention guidebook, and term-time holidays

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Monday, July 21, 2014

| CYP Now

Haringey told to improve children's social care, major early intervention guide launched, and Nicky Morgan pledges to continue tough stance on term-time holidays, all in the news today.

Nicky Morgan replaces Michael Gove as Education Secretary

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

| CYP Now

Nicky Morgan has replaced Michael Gove as Education Secretary as part of a surprisingly sweeping Cabinet reshuffle that has seen a number of children's sector ministerial posts change hands.

Daily roundup: Disabled children, school dinners and free schools

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

| CYP Now

Parliamentary inquiry finds failings in childcare system; primary schools struggle to prepare for free school meals plan; and study highlights geographical spread of free schools, all in the news today.

Daily roundup: Council powers, child abuse and free schools

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Monday, July 7, 2014

| CYP Now

Labour leader pledges new responsibilities for councils; former pro-paedophile campaign chief claims he kept material at the Home Office; and Education Secretary promises new free schools, all in the news today.

Daily roundup: Unhealthy food, childcare and youth engagement

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Friday, July 4, 2014

| CYP Now

Junk food featured in children's TV programmes; cost of childcare inquiry calls for evidence; and Youth Engagement Fund opens for bids, all in the news today.

Youth Work - Jobs and training trends

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Monday, June 23, 2014

| CYP Now

Youth work courses are continuing to adapt to meet changing employment conditions in the sector. Charlotte Goddard examines how institutions are preparing students for employment opportunities.

My Life: Huzaifa Abhi, 21, London

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Monday, June 23, 2014

| CYP Now

I am a business administrator at the London Fire Brigade after starting as an apprentice. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work doing something I enjoy, although I am aware many young people are deprived of this advantage.

We ought to challenge young people who hold certain views

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Monday, June 23, 2014

| CYP Now

Howard Williamson on why we should challenge the political beliefs of young people.

Ask the Experts: Spur on staff to meet SEN reforms

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Monday, June 23, 2014

| CYP Now

Our expert panel offers advice on SEN and disability reforms, nursery transition, tackling sexual exploitation and examining gender roles.

Daily roundup: Parenting, historical child abuse, and school dinners

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

| CYP Now

Wilshaw calls for fines for parents not supporting their child's education; MPs back inquiry into historical child abuse cases; and new school meal standards limit unhealthy foods, all in the news today.

Daily roundup: Youth services, school improvement, and children's centres

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

| CYP Now

Closure of Devon youth centres approved; North East Lincolnshire Council warned over school improvement support; and children's centres reach vulnerable families, all in the news today.

Daily roundup: Teaching, education inspection and youth opinions

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

| CYP Now

British values to be taught in schools; Nacro's work with Neets gets good Ofsted rating; and Clegg admits party has lost support of young people, all in the news today.

My Life: Tye Brown, 15, Gloucestershire

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Monday, June 9, 2014

| CYP Now

I have been looking after my mum, who suffers with anxiety and depression, which can cause bad panic attacks, since I was six.

Good Idea: Web communication gives young people a voice on care

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Monday, June 9, 2014

| CYP Now

A university-based charitable organisation has helped young people with special educational needs to develop websites holding information about their care and support needs that can be shared.