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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

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Uniformed youth group redrafts online safety policies to reflect new risks that emerged during the pandemic.

Young people help to improve the language of care

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

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Glossary aims to change the language of the care system, urging professionals to swap jargon for words that make young people feel listened to and valued.

Young people help shape low-energy children’s homes

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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More than five years ago work started on a £7m project to build six new children’s homes in Hampshire using the latest in energy efficient technology.

Care-experienced young people challenge stereotypes in shaping charity’s marketing

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

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Charity supports young people in and on the edge of care, and care leavers to shape publicity materials, learning skills in the process and challenging wider perceptions

Podcast documents young person’s fight to clarify immigration status

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

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Rights-based charity helped a young person it was supporting to produce a podcast about his fight to remain in the UK and resolve his immigration status.

Youth work has lasting impact on homeless young people

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

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Accommodation initiative sees YMCA North Tyneside offer a long-term home to homeless young people and support to help develop their lifeskills.

Youth work central to combating terrorism, former chief prosecutor says

Monday, June 5, 2017

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Government needs to utilise youth organisations and involve young people in creating an effective strategy to prevent radicalisation and tackle terrorism, one of the country's top lawyers has said.

Writing competition gives children in care a voice to express their hopes

Thursday, June 1, 2017

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Writing competition helps looked-after children and care leavers gain confidence and resilience by reflecting on their care experiences.

Homelessness charity to develop youth volunteering programme

Friday, December 9, 2016

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A youth charity is to launch a volunteering programme for young people affected by homelessness after receiving nearly £400,000 in Big Lottery Fund cash.

Participation In Action: Youth-led workshops highlight exploitation and violence risks

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

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A group of young women, who have experienced exploitation or violence, are raising awareness of the issues by educating their peers and professionals.

Leadership: Children in care councils

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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Looked-after children are experts when it comes to the care system, so it makes sense for corporate parents to better understand their needs by consulting with them through children in care councils.

Participation in Action: Short films tell the stories of young people's care journeys

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

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Young people in care are creating short films to depict their experiences and raise awareness of how many young people are in the care system.

Daily roundup: Tougher teaching tests, adoption parties and monitoring academies

Monday, June 6, 2016

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Plans to improve teacher standards announced, positive response to "adoption party" pilots, and LGA call for council role in education, all in the news today.

Daily roundup: Tougher teaching tests, adoption parties and monitoring academies

Monday, June 6, 2016

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Plans to improve teacher standards announced, positive response to "adoption party" pilots, and LGA call for council role in education, all in the news today.

Children must be given a say in future policy debates

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

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Ask the Experts: Buying technology for children

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

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Our expert panel offers advice on devices for young children, trafficked children, night work and involving young people in interviews.

Ask the Experts: Address suspicions over legal highs

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

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Our panel offers advice on the dangers of legal highs, child protection changes, building a bug hotel and holding a winter bazaar.

Children's workforce guide to training and qualifications

Thursday, October 1, 2015

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Qualification requirements and training provision for working with children and young people is continuously adapting in line with changes in policy and practice. Charlotte Goddard provides a comprehensive overview.

Participation in Action: Cheshire care leavers cook up good food guide

Monday, September 14, 2015

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Young care leavers have created a cookbook for their peers who are leaving the care system, so they can eat healthily on a budget.

Ask the Experts: Making guardianship orders work