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CHILDREN'S TRUSTS: Pathfinder trusts to integrate services in 35 regions of UK

16 July 2003, Young People Now

Thirty-five areas in England have been named children's trust pathfinders, as part of Government plans to integrate services for young people. The creation of the pilot trusts is a move...

CHILDREN'S TRUSTS: Pilot trusts set to have varied focus

16 July 2003, Young People Now

The emphasis of the pathfinder children's trusts (see above) varies from area to area, though most will involve the local council working with a primary care trust. The Gateshead pilot...

GOVERNMENT: Hodge discusses proposed reforms

16 July 2003, Young People Now

Margaret Hodge, minister for children and young people, made her first public appearance at last week's Local Government Association meeting, which focused on the green paper on children at risk....

PARTICIPATION: Campaign to lower vote age boosted

16 July 2003, Young People Now

Youth organisations have welcomed the publication this week of a consultation paper from the Electoral Commission that could be the first step towards lowering the voting age to 16. The...

YOUTH CLUBS: London federation to hold Club Week

16 July 2003, Young People Now

The Federation of London Youth Clubs has launched Club Week 2003 to raise the profile of the organisation and its 500 affiliated clubs. The initiative, which takes place during half-term...

HOMELESSNESS: B&Bs not solution to homeless issue

16 July 2003, Young People Now

Insufficient housing is forcing local authorities to put homeless young people into bed and breakfasts, which can be isolating and harmful, according to youth homelessness charity Centrepoint. The warning comes...

ARTS BEAT: In ribbons

16 July 2003, Young People Now

Sixty school pupils treated visitors to London's Spitalfields Market to a celebration of Chinese and Bengali culture during Silk Road Family Day on 4 July, part of the City of...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Diversionary tactics

16 July 2003, Young People Now

Positive Activities for Young People, the £25m scheme to keep children and young people out of trouble during the school holidays, was due to be officially launched on 15 July...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Funding for sports

16 July 2003, Young People Now

Tessa Jowell, secretary of state for culture, media and sport, has announced £100m of lottery money for grassroots sport and physical activity. The money, from the New Opportunities Fund, was...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Care report

16 July 2003, Young People Now

The National Children's Bureau has produced a practical guide to help local authorities challenge negative images of young people in care. Let's Get Positive includes guidance on involving young people...