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The military is not the enemy at the school gate

16 April 2008, Howard Williamson, Children & Young People Now

Almost exactly 20 years ago, the government of the day sought to inject Britain's schoolchildren with the spirit of enterprise.

Editorial: Play strategy will help to reclaim public space

2 April 2008, Ravi Chandiramani, Children & Young People Now

The government's play strategy for England, out this week, will send a clear signal to local authorities that the best kit is of limited value if it isn't underpinned by...

Commissioner for Wales is up to the challenge

26 March 2008, Howard Williamson, Children & Young People Now

It was an "exceedingly drawn-out" appointments process, according to one Welsh politician. But Keith Towler came through the interviews, both with young people and politicians, to secure the position of...

Editorial: Parenting support must reach those in need

12 March 2008, Ravi Chandiramani, Children & Young People Now

The government doesn't bring up children, parents do. We often hear this maxim from those in power and their detractors alike.

Education is what they need to kick the drugs

13 February 2008, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

Teenagers' temptation to experiment with drugs is on the rise. According to the Department of Health, back in 1998, 29 per cent of 15-year-old boys and 1.5 per cent of...

Editorial: Inherent dangers lurk in staying safe plan

13 February 2008, Ravi Chandiramani, Children & Young People Now

With the publication of the Staying Safe Action Plan last week, the government has been at pains not to be seen to wrap children up in cotton wool. In presentation...

Tap into enthusiasm for the green stuff

6 February 2008, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

Green issues are preoccupying policy makers and the public like never before.

Editorial: Commercialism is damaging childhood

12 December 2007, Ravi Chandiramani, Children & Young People Now

With the festive season upon us, and the avalanche of consumerism it brings, it is timely that the government's 10-year Children's Plan should include an inquiry into the impact of...

Lifelong learning may not be for everyone

28 November 2007, Howard Williamson, Children & Young People Now

The European Union, through its 2000 "Lisbon strategy", aspires to make Europe the most advanced knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010. It is an aspiration premised upon the extension...

Editorial: Discs blunder ups pressure on ContactPoint

28 November 2007, Ravi Chandiramani, Children & Young People Now

Fear can be very contagious. The "missing discs" debacle at HM Revenue & Customs has intensified security concerns about ContactPoint, the £224m database that will hold details of every child...