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Feature: Disability: Happy to travel on my own

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Birmingham City Council has saved nearly £70,000 since it started a scheme to train young disabled teenagers to use public transport independently. Jo Stephenson reports.

Interview: Master of diplomas - John May, chief executive, Career Academies UK

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Last week was not a good week for those hoping the government's diploma courses might bridge the divide between academic and vocational education in England.

Analysis: Credit Crunch - Children's services face up to an uncertain future

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The banking system is in crisis, the economy is on the edge of recession and unemployment is rising fast.

Analysis: UN convention on the rights of the child - Where the UK falls short on children's rights

16 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The UN Committee delivered its verdict earlier this month on how well the UK is meeting the terms of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Joe Lepper...

Feature: Growing up in Boris' London

15 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

AFter five months in power, Joe Lepper asks what changes Mayor Boris Johnson has made for young Londoners.

Interview: Annette Brooke MP, children's spokeswoman, Liberal Democrats

24 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Liberal line on children.

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...

Education: The trials of Leadership

17 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

As the autumn term gets into full swing, schools are facing a host of changes. Sue Learner reports on the leadership challenges that lie ahead for two head teachers.

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: Language - The speech barriers tumble down

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government has endorsed the recommendations of MP John Bercow's review of services to help children with speech, language and communication difficulties. Ben Cook hears what experts in the field...