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Children Act: Criticism of guide on children's plan

21 June 2005, Children Now

Draft Government guidance on the children and young people plan that councils must put in place does not address policy tensions at a local level, warn education, health and social...

Mental Health: Units are forced to delay discharges

21 June 2005, Children Now

Mental health units are being forced to delay the discharge of young people with complex problems for months because social services are failing to find them suitable placements, researchers have...

Child Protection: Met looks at impact of 'sacrifice' report

21 June 2005, Children Now

The Metropolitan Police is consulting with independent advisory groups in the London boroughs of Newham and Hackney to assess the damage caused by claims that boys are being trafficked into...

Young Offenders: Councils criticised for failing in duty of care to children

21 June 2005, Children Now

Local authorities have been slammed for continuing to abdicate their responsibilities towards children in prison.

News in brief: Medway tight control

21 June 2005, Children Now

Medway Secure Training Centre provides tight management control, a child-centred approach and enhanced services, an inspection has found.

News in brief: "Shaken baby" appeal begins

21 June 2005, Children Now

Four parents jailed in "shaken baby" cases have begun a landmark appeal in the High Court in an attempt to overturn their convictions. The Audit Commission says its new Comprehensive...

News in brief: Resolution calls for shake-up

21 June 2005, Children Now

Resolution, the family law group, has called for a shake-up of the Child Support Agency to ensure money reaches families who are in need.

News in brief: Youth Justice Board launches consultation

21 June 2005, Children Now

The Youth Justice Board has launched a consultation on its code of practice for managing the behaviour of children in custody.

News in brief: Professor Sir Roy Meadow case

21 June 2005, Children Now

Professor Sir Roy Meadow, whose evidence led to the convictions, later overturned, of three mothers for child murder, was due to appear before the General Medical Council on disciplinary charges...

News in brief: Heritage projects win awards

21 June 2005, Children Now

Seven local heritage projects that engage with children using a hands-on learning environment have won Roots and Wings awards run by the Curiosity & Imagination scheme, which is backed by...