More than a dozen registered child sex offenders in Sussex have been identified by parents concerned their children’s safety since the introduction of a disclosure scheme. The Brighton Argus reports that a total of 13 offenders have been identified in the county since the Child Sex Offenders Disclosure Scheme, better known as Sarah’s Law, was introduced in Sussex in September 2010.
Nationwide Building Society is teaming up with schools to offer practical maths training to 200,000 pupils over four years. The move follows recent findings that young people struggle with basic numeracy skills, the Daily Express reports. According to Nationwide's study more than half of the 2000 13- to 14-year-olds polled gave incorrect answers to everyday numeracy questions.
The Liberal Democrats in Wiltshire are trying to halve proposed cuts to youth services. According to the Gazette and Herald local Liberal Democrat leader, John Hubbard, has put forward plans for £250,000 of cuts instead of the £500,000 initially proposed. The original budget reduction would result in the closure of all youth clubs and see 140 jobs lost.
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