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Call for ‘Neet premium' to re-engage young people

Friday, June 27, 2014

| CYP Now

The government should introduce a financial premium to help re-engage hard-to-reach 16- and 17-year-olds not in education, employment or training (Neet), a report suggests.

30,000 adolescents disengaged despite raised participation age, figures show

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

| CYP Now

Almost 30,000 16-year-olds were not in education or training at the end of 2013 despite the government raising the participation age to 17, official figures reveal.

School tsars key to reducing Neets, says Labour's Hunt

News

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

| CYP Now

Directors of school standards would be responsible for reducing the number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet) under a Labour government, shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt has said.

Call to appoint youth employment minister

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Monday, June 23, 2014

| CYP Now

The government should appoint a minister for youth employment in a bid to improve young people's access to work, a new report suggests.

Durham DCS recognised in Queen's birthday honours

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Monday, June 16, 2014

| CYP Now

Rachael Shimmin, corporate director for children and adults services at Durham County Council, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE), it was announced at the weekend.

Ask the Experts: Explore politics with young people

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Monday, June 9, 2014

| CYP Now

Our panel offers advice on political education, securing permanent staff, nursery literacy and coping with an increased workload.

Ask the Experts: Encourage youth participation

Other

Monday, May 26, 2014

| CYP Now

Our panel offers advice on young people on interview panels, difficult conversations with parents, summer trips and dealing with bad press.

Skills for the Job: Working with dyslexic children

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Monday, May 12, 2014

| CYP Now

Children who are dyslexic need not be held back by the condition, but early identification is key, says Stephanie Anderson.

Skills for the Job: Promoting sexual health

Other

Monday, April 28, 2014

| CYP Now

With sexually transmitted infection rates on the increase, it is vital young people are made aware of the risks these pose to their health.

Enter the CYP Now Awards and take your chance to shine

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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

| CYP Now

The 2014 Children & Young People Now Awards - the gold standard in services for children, young people and families across the UK - are open for entries.

Skills for the Job: Prepare young people for interviews

Best Practice

Monday, April 14, 2014

| CYP Now

In a tough jobs market, young people need support to improve their chances of getting on the first rung of the employment ladder.

Your guide to the Children and Families Act

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

| CYP Now

What the act means for everyday practice across the children's workforce.

Skills for the Job: Tackling youth homelessness

Other

Monday, March 31, 2014

| CYP Now

Professionals working with children and young people struggling with homelessness can help them access housing support.

Boost to transport training opportunities for young disadvantaged Londoners

News

Monday, March 31, 2014

| CYP Now

The organisation that manages London's transport network plans to train and recruit more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to work for it.

Skills for the Job: Working to prevent knife crime

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

| CYP Now

Addressing the reasons why a young person is carrying a knife can be central to diverting them from risky behaviour.

Children and Families Act 2014

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

| CYP Now

The Children and Families Act 2014 has wide-ranging implications for children's services, from the creation of childminder agencies to better support for young people in care.