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Feature: How soldiers help disengaged pupils

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government is investing in military-style education programmes and the Tories have pledged to recruit ex-armed forces personnel to mentor disengaged teenagers if they win the next election. But do...

News Insight: Advice and Guidance - New champion for Connexions

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

A new body representing Connexions services launches on 3 December. Alison Bennett looks at what it needs to do

Interview: On close inspection - Michael Hart, director, children, Ofsted

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Baby P case has generated more than the usual level of interest in Ofsted's annual report into the state of services for children in England.

Interview: Time to be positive - Martina Milburn, chief executive, the Prince's Trust

20 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

You wait all year for a youth week and then three turn up at once. The Prince's Trust held its first Youth Week last week (15-21 November) close on the...

News Insight: London moots revival of the Youth Opportunity Card

20 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Smart-card scheme could reward young Londoners for taking part in sport and physical activity, writes Sue Learner.

Feature: Targeted youth support: The Move to Big School

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The transition between primary and secondary school can be a difficult time for pupils. Sue Learner finds out how some councils are smoothing the process.

Sexual health - The place of porn in sex education

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Research has suggested that increased access to pornographic material is causing young people to hold distorted impressions about sex. Sue Learner examines how the sensitive issue of pornography can be...

Analysis: Youth crime - How Boris plans to end youth violence

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The London Mayor has launched Time for Action, his strategy to tackle youth crime in the capital. Proposals focus on six areas of work to deter and rehabilitate offenders. But...

Analysis: Antidote to the no ball games culture

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

In a bid to reclaim public space for children and young people, London Play has created "play priority area" signs to help local authorities highlight play-friendly areas. Ross Watson reports...

Analysis: Children's trusts get a reality check

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Audit Commission last week attacked the current state of children's trusts, prompting serious questions about what the future holds. Lauren Higgs investigates.