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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...

National Youth Agency - Will a leaner NYA create a fitter agency?

13 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

A year into her reign as NYA chief, Fiona Blacke is taking some difficult decisions. Ravi Chandiramani examines the fallout.

Analysis: Policy - DCSF under inspection - one year on

25 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Department for Children, Schools and Families celebrates its first anniversary this week. Here, CYP Now brings together a team of senior figures from the sector to deliver their verdicts...

Analysis: Funding - Youth services: the national picture

4 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

The National Youth Agency's annual audit has provided a snapshot of local authority youth spending as service integration gathers momentum. Joe Lepper examines the key findings and discovers there is...

Analysis: Youth activities - Councils take on new youth pursuit

14 May 2008, Children & Young People Now

Parkour is gripping many of the nation's teenagers who are trying out the sport on their streets. Councils are eager to set up and run sessions to keep the sport...

Analysis: Services fail on cusp of adulthood

30 April 2008, Children & Young People Now

A serious case review by Newcastle Safeguarding Children Board has raised questions about the quality of public services for 16- and 17-year-olds. Ben Cook examines the legal grey area faced...

Analysis - Is the DCSF too unwieldy to deliver?

30 April 2008, Children & Young People Now

A report by a cross-party group of MPs has raised concerns that the Department for Children, Schools and Families lacks focus on coherent policy and outcomes. Helen Gilbert investigates whether...

Analysis: Voluntary sector - A combined force for young people

23 April 2008, Children & Young People Now

With the announcement that youth charities Crime Concern and Rainer intend to merge, Alison Bennett asks their respective chief executives how the move is likely to affect those working for...

Analysis: London Mayoral Election - Fit to represent young Londoners?

16 April 2008, Children & Young People Now

On 1 May, the capital votes for its new Mayor. Cathy Wallace looks at what the candidates will do for children and young people.

Analysis: Investment in 'play for play's sake'

9 April 2008, Children & Young People Now

England's play strategy Fair Play, out now for consultation, aims to dramatically improve children's playgrounds and develop the play workforce. Cathy Wallace looks at how it proposes to do so...