Parents who fail to prevent their daughters from undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM) will be prosecuted under new laws expected to be announced by Prime Minister David Cameron. The Telegraph reports that Cameron will announce the new legislation, as well as plans for lifelong anonymity for victims of FGM, after it emerged that 137,000 victims of FGM are living in England and Wales.
The education select committee has launched an inquiry into apprenticeships and training for 16- to 19-year-olds. The inquiry will cover the range and effectiveness of apprenticeships and traineeships, current levels of employer engagement in schemes and what can be done to encourage more young people to consider vocational training. Written submissions should be made by 30 September.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
