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Child poverty targets under threat

3 December 2007, Children & Young People Now

The government's efforts to tackle child poverty have stalled, and its strategy needs to be re-thought, according to a report.

Centre of excellence to support homelessness work

19 November 2007, Children & Young People Now

A National Centre of Excellence to help housing associations prevent and tackle youth homelessness is being funded by government body the Housing Corporation.

MPs to examine looked after children plans

19 December 2007, Children & Young People Now

The group of MPs that monitors the work of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to carry out an inquiry into looked-after children.

NSPCC claims abused children lack support

20 November 2007, Children & Young People Now

Abused children and young people are being left to struggle alone due to a lack of support services, the NSPCC's director said today.

Poverty group attacks benefit changes

20 November 2007, Children & Young People Now

Child poverty campaigners have warned that government plans to reduce the number of people claiming benefit put children's well-being at risk.

Qualifications in social care

16 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Children's social workers To work with children as a qualified social worker, staff must hold a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) or an equivalent social work qualification such as a...

Philippa Russell, chair, standing commission on the needs of carers

16 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Philippa Russell, former disability rights commissioner and disability policy adviser at the National Children's Bureau, has been chosen by Prime Minister Gordon Brown to chair a new standing commission on...

MPs call for action on poverty in Scotland

17 December 2007, Children & Young People Now

The UK government's efforts to tackle child poverty have been effective in Scotland, but MPs have said more needs to be done.

Clegg announces children and youth jobs

21 December 2007, Children & Young People Now

Newly appointed Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has revealed who will fill the key positions on children and youth issues in his party.

Welfare reforms to tackle child poverty

13 December 2007, Children & Young People Now

The government has announced a shake up of the welfare benefits system, which ministers claim will help eradicate child poverty.