
17 May 2008
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The Children and Young People's Services Awards 2008
A report by a cross-party group of MPs has raised concerns that the Department for Children, Schools and Families lacks focus on coherent policy and outcomes. Helen Gilbert investigates whether...
Making teaching a Masters-level profession would be welcomed by the sector, new research has found.
Westminster deputy chief executive and director of children's services David Hawker is to take up a senior post at the Welsh Assembly Government.
Children's charity NCH is calling for more people to get involved in fostering to address a shortfall of around 10,000 carers.
Children's centre managers and head teachers could share training in the future to aid integrated working, CYP Now has learned.
A popular but controversial self-help technique is being used by youth professionals to help assess the needs of young people in 30 local council areas.
Nacro, the crime reduction charity, has appointed Debra Clothier as national policy development manager.
Some young people don't just drop out of school, they drop out of life. With no self-esteem or confidence, some simply struggle to get up...
Despite displaying a keen interest in woodwork and metalwork at school, Rhonda Douglas has always known that she wanted to work with children.
Ranjit Mann describes his job as "one of the best jobs in the social care field".
One of the 15 looked-after and former looked-after young people Paul Heaton works with is at university in Birmingham.
Pat Jenning's job is all about the strategic management of the youth offending service, which means dealing with young people that have offended as well...
Olushola Babatunde loves her job most when the advice she gives to parents pays off and a happy, healthy baby bounces into one of her...
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Career opportunites with leading children and youth organisations.
21 May 2008, Manchester, Youth Access
22 May 2008, Stourbridge, Sunfield Training
28 May 2008, Edinburgh, Children in Scotland
3-4 June 2008, Manchester, Youth Access
3-4 June 2008, London, Trust of the Study of Adolescence
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