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Every child matters: Government introduces set of standards for all youth services

24 November 2004, Young People Now

Youth minister Margaret Hodge has unveiled plans for a unique set of standards for every service that works with young people, as part of the Every Child Matters reform programme....

Armed forces: Youth champions at Ministry of Defence

24 November 2004, Young People Now

The Ministry of Defence plans to appoint 13 youth champions to co-ordinate youth activities. Nine champions will be in England, mirroring the Government Office Regions, with a further four in...

Youth services: Child services body outlines board plan

24 November 2004, Young People Now

The body that will be responsible for the professional development of people working with children and teenagers has issued a consultation document outlining the organisations that will get a seat...

Prostitution: Collective calls for under-18 protection

24 November 2004, Young People Now

The English Collective of Prostitutes is calling for the decriminalising of under-18s working in prostitution and a reinstatement of their rights to benefits and housing, in response to an overhaul...

Arts beat: Rock for Pudsey

24 November 2004, Young People Now

Young people get ready to rock at a charity concert held last weekend in Lancashire. The sell-out gig, which raised £687 for Children in Need, was planned entirely by the...

Connexions: Celebrities make up short list for patron

24 November 2004, Young People Now

Television duo Ant and Dec, pop star Jamelia, Olympic champion Kelly Holmes, radio and TV presenter Vernon Kay and England football captain David Beckham are on the final short list...

Children's commissioner: Sandwell looks to hire commissioner

24 November 2004, Young People Now

The West Midlands borough of Sandwell is looking for a children's commissioner to represent the voice of young people. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership has...

In brief: Peer justice

24 November 2004, Young People Now

Peer youth panels are unlikely to be part of Liverpool's Community Justice Centre until at least next May, says Malcolm Marsh, chairman of the centre's steering group. See Leader, p15....

In brief: Sunderland inspection

24 November 2004, Young People Now

Ofsted has praised Sunderland Youth Service, but said the service can't show it is meeting its targets. www.ofsted.gov.uk....

In brief: Leeds police

24 November 2004, Young People Now

West Yorkshire Police has reported a fall in antisocial behaviour in Fearnville, Leeds, thanks to a portable youth centre run by Leeds Youth Service....