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Editorial: A youth work approach to education

10 June 2008, Andy Hillier, Youth Work Now

This month we've made the slightly controversial decision to look at the work of a college as opposed to a youth project (see p14).

Our education system lacks a coherent vision

6 November 2008, Howard Williamson, Children & Young People Now

Newspaper coverage of the secondary education system has been all over the shop of late.

Family involvement helps bring reading to life

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

Literacy is core to the curriculum and we all know the ability to read and write is an essential part of life. But, according to the National Literacy Trust, one...

Tap into enthusiasm for the green stuff

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

Green issues are preoccupying policy makers and the public like never before.

Vocational routes will prove their worth

24 September 2008, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

The face of education is changing. This is the first year that pupils starting secondary school will have to stay in education for a year longer than their predecessors.

Policy into practice - Cooking lessons can fight bulging waistlines

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

The UK now has the highest rate of obesity in Europe and childhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate.

Education is what they need to kick the drugs

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

Teenagers' temptation to experiment with drugs is on the rise. According to the Department of Health, back in 1998, 29 per cent of 15-year-old boys and 1.5 per cent of...

The military is not the enemy at the school gate

16 April 2008, Howard Williamson, Children & Young People Now

Almost exactly 20 years ago, the government of the day sought to inject Britain's schoolchildren with the spirit of enterprise.

Editorial: Play strategy will help to reclaim public space

2 April 2008, Ravi Chandiramani, Children & Young People Now

The government's play strategy for England, out this week, will send a clear signal to local authorities that the best kit is of limited value if it isn't underpinned by...

Traveller families require mobile solutions

30 April 2008, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

Traveller children in the UK are among the most disadvantaged of all groups. In terms of education, Ofsted estimates up to 12,000 teenagers from Traveller families are not enrolled in...