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Policy into practice Bullying on buses

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, March 10, 2009
  • | CYP Now
THE ISSUE Tackling bullying remains a key priority in surveys of what young people want. While dealing with bullying within the school grounds has become higher profile, less has been done to tackle other arenas where children may be at risk.

Policy into practice Learning outside the classroom

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2009
  • | CYP Now
The issue: Despite research which shows that a varied, adventurous approach to teaching stimulates different senses and can enhance young people's learning, most young people's educational experiences remain confined to the classroom.

Policy into practice - Financial education

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, February 10, 2009
  • | CYP Now
The issue: As more families feel the effects of the recession, the impact on children is starting to show. Recent research carried out by the Personal Finance Education Group (PFEG) into the effects of the credit crunch on family life has shown that 70 per cent of parents believe money has become a more regular topic of conversation in the home over the past 12 months.

Policy into practice Sexual bullying

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, January 20, 2009
  • | CYP Now
THE ISSUE Tackling bullying is raised consistently as a key priority when children and young people are asked for their views. There is little doubt that bullying has risen up the political agenda in recent times.

Science for everyone

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, December 9, 2008
  • | CYP Now
THE ISSUEIn a world where science can revolutionise our quality of life and understanding of the world around us, it is vital that we encourage and support the development of the next generation of scientists.

What we need is a trusting society, Darling

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, October 21, 2008
  • | CYP Now
"What I want to avoid is getting ourselves in a position governments have done in the past where you face an immediate problem and cut back on things the country will need in the future," Chancellor Alistair Darling said last weekend.

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