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Opinion: Youth counselling remains on the periphery

15 September 2008, Barbara Rayment, Youth Work Now

We at Youth Access recently pulled together a response to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Review's Call for Evidence. Among the comments from our members, we received...

Just the job for parents who want to work

23 January 2008, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

Welfare reform is a political hot potato at the moment. The Conservative Party's widely trumpeted Work for Welfare policy paper this month followed hot on the heels of the Department...

Separation is never easy on the children

19 March 2008, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

One of the major changes in the family landscape over the past 20 years has been the rise in the numbers of children and young people growing up in households...

Local efforts can make society child-friendly

16 October 2008, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

There is no simple answer to the question of how to create a child-friendly society.

Better support is needed for young refugees

8 October 2008, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

Around 3,000 unaccompanied refugee children arrive in the UK every year.

Parental involvement is not just for mums

20 February 2008, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

Ensuring that fathers play an active role in family life is essential to children's wellbeing. Their involvement can make a big difference to a child's attainment and development. Yet too...

Editorial: The right reaction to Baby P's death is vital

20 November 2008, Ravi Chandiramani, Children & Young People Now

The national storm over the tragic death of Baby P has thrown the spotlight on all managers and frontline practitioners in child protection.

Policy into practice - Children of prisoners

20 November 2008, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

The government estimates that around 150,000 children a year in England and Wales have a parent imprisoned - higher than the number of children who see their parents divorce. Despite...

Opinion: Vox Pop - Should new social workers be offered golden hellos?

14 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

Stoke-on-Trent City Council recently announced frontline children's social workers would receive £4,000 simply for joining. However, some professionals believe offering financial incentives can give the wrong impression.