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In Practice: Roundup - Shelter advice line launch

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Homelessness charity Shelter has launched a free national advice line to help children's centre staff working with families who have housing problems. www.shelter.org.uk/childrensservice

Guidance on how to get young people more involved in their school has been published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families. The document covers school councils, peer mentoring and consultations. www.publications.teachernet.gov.uk

The importance of helping parents get involved in their children's early learning is highlighted in a new government briefing paper looking at different programmes. www.familyandparenting.org/ELPP

The potential for extended schools and children's centres to improve the lives of vulnerable children will be one of the core topics at a conference hosted by 4Children on 7 July in London. 020 7522 6970

Children's centre managers are being sought to advise on the creation of a Children's Centre Leader Network. Together for Children and the National College for School Leadership are setting up a reference group. www.children-centres.org

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