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Feature: Targeted youth support: The Move to Big School

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The transition between primary and secondary school can be a difficult time for pupils. Sue Learner finds out how some councils are smoothing the process.

Interview: Sexual health champion - Julie Bentley, chief executive, FPA

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

"Faith schools must not be allowed to opt out" of sex and relationships education (SRE) programmes, says the chief executive of sexual health charity FPA.

Feature: Childminders up their game

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The public image of childminding has taken a knock recently, with figures showing both a fall in quality and a drop in numbers. Ben Cook investigates how the sector is...

Feature: Mental health goes mainstream

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

A government taskforce is poised to recommend that all members of the children's workforce receive training on children's mental health. Anne Gulland travels to Derby to take a look at...

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: Calm figure in a crisis - Andrew Purvis, chief executive, Fairbridge

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Everyone is starting to feel the impact of the current economic climate.

Feature: How to enable children to take risks

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Before you start to design play facilities, make sure you consult with the end user first - local children.

Feature: Young sex offenders

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The number of sexual offences committed by young people is on the rise. But a severe shortage of treatment places is thwarting rehabilitation. Tom de Castella reports.

Feature: Too risky by far?

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

How do you enable children to take risks when they play? Sam Thorp speaks to professionals for their advice.

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.