This overview looks at the human rights considerations relating to the Children Bill as well as the current legislation on Children's Commissioners in the UK. It also provides a breakdown on individual parts of the Bill. www.childpolicy.org.uk/legislation/index. cfm?ccs=1730&cs=10153
CHILDREN BILL: BRIEFING ON SECOND READING
Available exclusively to NCB members, the briefing examines issues surrounding specific clauses of the Bill, such as how well health will be integrated into children's services, and the education of looked-after and other vulnerable children. www.ncb.org.uk/members/index.asp
INCLUDING CHILDREN IN SOCIAL RESEARCH
The growing recognition that children and young people are central to any research that directly affects them requires careful consideration of the research methods used. The challenge for researchers is to utilise techniques and develop strategies that respect and accurately reflect the views and opinions of children and young people.
- Information taken from Highlight no 193. Free to NCB members, Highlights are comprehensive research summaries on a wide range of topics. For more information visit www.ncb.org.uk or email membership@ncb.org.uk
FACTS & FIGURES ON ... ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
In 2002, 18 per cent of 11-15 year olds drank alcohol at least once a week. Amongst those 11-15 year olds who drink, the average amount rose from 5.3 units per week in 1990 to 10.5 units in 2002.
- Young people's drinking (Factsheet 1) Alcohol Concern, 2004. More interesting facts and figures are available in ChildStats, a quarterly compilation of statistics on children published by NCB's Library. To subscribe call 0207 843 6008 or email library@ncb.org.uk
- NCB (England and Northern Ireland) works in partnership with Children in Scotland and Children in Wales. For more details on issues and activities in Scotland or Wales visit www.childreninscotland.org.uk (0131 228 8484) or www.childreninwales.org.uk (029 2034 2434).
