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Drop in first-time young offenders

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The number of young people entering the criminal justice system for the first time fell by 10 per cent last year, government figures show.

Health: Southampton to review sex lessons

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Southampton City Council has launched its own assessment of sex and relationships education (SRE) following a government pledge to make the subject mandatory for five- to 16-year-olds.

Ministers consider offender academy

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The ex-chief inspector of prisons has met with ministers to persuade them to set up a groundbreaking community for young offenders in a bid to cut re-offending rates.

Huge disparity between YOIs is revealed on education and sport

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Startling variations have been exposed between young offenders institutions (YOIs) in the amount of time teenagers are spending on education and sport, with some receiving less than four hours a...

Police penalty trial shows up flaws

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Ministry of Justice researchers have found flaws in a pilot scheme that allowed police to fine 10- to 15-year-olds for disorderly behaviour.

In The News - An alternative take on last week's media

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

They say Americans don't appreciate irony. But it's possible that 18-year-old rapper Soulja Boy has a particularly acute sense.

Sound Base

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Hertfordshire-based charity Sound Base offers disadvantaged young people the chance to take part in music and art programmes.

Councils get help in seven billion pound transfer of 16 to 19 education funding

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

A support scheme to prepare local authorities for the seven billion pound transfer of 16 to 19 funding from the Learning and Skills Council in 2010 is to launch next...

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) is a charity founded by the Duke in 1956 and is dedicated to the personal development of young people from all backgrounds.

Matt Ryan, Tutor, Point Blank

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Not all young people are engaged by the same things. Keeping them in school and hoping that they get a qualification in English or geography can be counter-productive. Point Blank...