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NEWS IN BRIEF: Playing the field

26 February 2003, Young People Now

The National Playing Fields Association has enlisted the help of newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald in launching its web site, which includes a webcam. The site, www.playing-fields.com, has been launched to...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Minority apprentices

26 February 2003, Young People Now

A symposium on 19 March will cover strategies for increasing participation and achievement rates for ethnic minority young people in the modern apprenticeships programme. The Learning & Skills Council and...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Working holidays

26 February 2003, Young People Now

Cheap working holidays in the UK are on offer from the National Trust for young people aged 17 and above. With prices ranging from £29 for a weekend to £55...

PROJECT NOTES: What is it: Positive Futures, Coventry

26 February 2003, Young People Now

Goals: To encourage young people aged 10 to 19 at risk of involvement in crime or drugs to engage in sporting activities. Funding: Funding of £100,000 for an initial two-year...

INSURANCE: Compensation culture hits finances of voluntary groups

26 February 2003, Young People Now

Youth organisations have had activities disrupted and many face financial difficulties as a result of rocketing insurance premiums that have hit the whole of the voluntary sector. Venturers Search and...

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS: Add volunteering to work experience

26 February 2003, Young People Now

A lack of funding and resources prevents many further education students from becoming volunteers. So says a report released during last week's Student Volunteering Week. Student Volunteering: Involving Further Education...

COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Youth day event by Newcastle police

26 February 2003, Young People Now

Closer relationships are this week being formed between Newcastle's 13 to 21-year-olds and the police through a special day-long event. The event is due to take place today, 26 February,...

CRIME PREVENTION: Community panels fight youth crime

26 February 2003, Young People Now

Members of the community are being asked to take part in a pilot project launched by the Youth Justice Board to stop young people getting involved in crime at an...

ASYLUM SEEKERS: Report calls for more help for young refugees

26 February 2003, Young People Now

A report by young people's law charity, the Children's Legal Centre, has called on the Government to support voluntary schemes that help refugee and asylum-seeking children. The report, Mapping The...

NUMBERS GAME: Young workers

26 February 2003, Young People Now

Teenagers as young as 14 are being exploited by their employers and are carrying out duties far beyond the light work expected of underage employees. Whether from peer pressure to...