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Analysis: Lib Dem Conference - Lib Dems struggle to make a mark

24 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Liberal Democrats gathered in Bournemouth last week for their annual conference. But as Alison Bennett discovered, behind the headlines and big speeches, fresh ideas for children's and youth policy...

Labour Conference: Tory family policy "unchanged and unfair"

23 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of changing their image but continuing to pursue "policies that are unchanged and unfair".

Labour Conference: Straw backs local responsibility for child custody

23 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government should legislate to make local authorities responsible for children in custody, according to justice secretary Jack Straw.

Labour Conference: Knight considers change in well-being measurement

23 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

Schools minister Jim Knight has agreed to consider allowing schools to measure well-being through self-evaluation.

Labour Conference: ID cards may be extended to children, says Home Office

23 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government's controversial national ID card scheme could be extended to children as young as 14, according to Home Office minister Meg Hillier.

Analysis: Campaign says 'no' to verbal abuse

18 September 2008, Nursery World

Emotional mistreatment of children is the target of a new campaign offering support to troubled parents. Judith Napier reports.

Wellbeing comes in different guises

17 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government is testing out the Penn Resiliency Programme, an American approach designed to improve the emotional wellbeing of pupils. Lauren Higgs asks how it works and what its introduction...

Analysis: Youth justice - Does mentoring cut reoffending?

17 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

Charities claim mentoring schemes can prevent young prisoners reoffending after they are released, but this support isn't widely available. Alison Bennett looks at the arguments for and against a central...

Analysis: Out of school clubs tread carefully in a fragile market

11 September 2008, Nursery World

Out-of-school clubs are struggling with sustainability issues and less than praiseworthy inspections. What can they do about it? Simon Vevers reports.

News Insight: Children's services - Every Child Matters: a 5-year appraisal

10 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Every Child Matters green paper was published five years ago this week. It focused action on four main areas - accountability and integration, early intervention, support for parents and...