- Evaluation of the Young Volunteer Challenge Pilot Programme: Researchreport. This DfES evaluation found that the Young Volunteer ChallengeProgramme did not have a direct impact on outcomes for the 18- to19-year-old participants. However, positive effects included improvedteam working and communication. The report provides recommendations andlessons learned. - www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
- Facts and figures on ... children's homes. At 21 March 2006 there were1,388 independent children's homes registered with the Commission forSocial Care Inspection. These include 1,257 homes run by privateproviders and 131 homes run by voluntary providers. - Source: Departmentfor Education and Skills. Commons Hansard, 6 June 2006, Col.536W
- More interesting facts and figures are available in ChildStats, aquarterly compilation of statistics on children published by NCB'slibrary. To subscribe call 020 7843 6008 or email library@ncb.org.uk
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