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Many under-16s unaware they need a work permit

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Many under-16s in part-time jobs are unaware their council must issue a work permit for them to be legally employed, a NSPCC study has found. www.nspcc.org.uk.

Struggle to find childcare for older children

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Parents of older children struggle to find suitable childcare, with just one childcare place for every 200 11- to 14-year-olds according to a 4children report. www.4children.org.uk.

Unison confirms youth workers vote against taking industrialaction

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Youth workers have voted against taking industrial action over a 2.475 per cent pay increase, Unison has confirmed.

Government set to scrap proposal

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

The government looks set to scrap a proposed five per cent tax on schools that do not spend all of their budget, after opposition from head teachers and MPs of...

Proposals to give children free dental checks

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Scottish ministers have outlined proposals to give children free access to dental checks in schools. Primary school children would see a dentist up to twice a year under the plan.

Welsh Assembly Government examining law to ban smacking

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

The Welsh Assembly Government is examining the law to see if it could ban smacking, despite the UK government's decision last week to reject a total ban.

Re-Unite housing project launched last week

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Re-Unite, a housing project to help women leaving prison live with their children, launched last week. www.re-unite.org.

Suffolk Council launches training course

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Suffolk Council has launched a training course to give would-be youth workers an overview of what the job entails. Email julie.mcaspurn@educ.suffolkcc.gov.uk.

Appointment at Eureka!

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Eureka!, the Halifax-based children's museum, has appointed a director of play to develop activities for children. www.eureka.org.uk.

Scottish National Party backs calls to lower voting age

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

The Scottish National Party backed calls to lower the voting age to 16 at its conference last week. However, the Scottish Government doesn't have the power to change the voting...