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CONNEXIONS: Partnership chiefs told to claw back annual budgets by £25m

25 February 2004, Young People Now

Anne Weinstock, head of the Government's Supporting Children and Young People Group, has sent out a letter to Connexions chief executives telling them to cut spending by £25m. Weinstock's letter,...

SCOTLAND: Information-sharing system lands grant

25 February 2004, Young People Now

Millions of pounds are to be invested in a Scotland-wide system enabling children's services professionals, including youth workers, to share information on young people. Money for the flagship project will...

FUNDING: Deprived areas lose out in EU shake-up

25 February 2004, Young People Now

European Union (EU) funding worth millions to youth projects will be phased out in some of the UK's poorest areas after 2006, the European Commission has revealed. Three areas -...

DRUGS: Pupil drug testing comes under fire

25 February 2004, Young People Now

Harsh criticism has been made of guidance due out next month that will give head teachers the power to demand drug tests on young people in schools. The measure is...

YOUNG OFFENDERS: Wakefield project teaches woodwork

25 February 2004, Young People Now

Six young offenders in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, have built furniture as part of a restorative justice programme, and in the process helped raise nearly £150 for a charity. The young...

PARTICIPATION: Online debate flags up asylum problem

25 February 2004, Young People Now

An online debate has found that young people have a poor grasp of asylum issues. The debate took place on the Hansard Society's HeadsUp web site between 26 January and...

ARTS BEAT: Take care

25 February 2004, Young People Now

A drama group of care-leavers highlighted their experiences through a play, Under Pressure, as part of the Reality Check conference held by Barnardo's in Nottingham on 16 February. Jermaine Bryan,...

IN BRIEF: Name change

25 February 2004, Young People Now

The Kids' Clubs Network is changing its name to 4 Children and launching a new policy manifesto next week. www.kidsclubs.org.uk....

IN BRIEF: Safety pack

25 February 2004, Young People Now

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust has launched a personal safety video pack. It deals with alcohol, aggression and getting home safely. www.suzylamplugh.org....

IN BRIEF: Transport funds

25 February 2004, Young People Now

Youth groups could benefit from Scottish Executive funding for community transport. A sum of £1.45m is being shared between Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow city councils....