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My Life: Tom Baines, 12, Shrewsbury

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  • Monday, April 13, 2015
    • | CYP Now
I was injured in a road traffic accident in 2008 when I was five, which has left me paralysed with no sensation or movement from the chest down and limited hand function.

Participation at heart of raising pupil attainment

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  • Tuesday, February 17, 2015
    • | CYP Now
What helps young people in deprived areas to do well at school? If you asked most parents, they would probably say it's a mixture of parental encouragement, good teachers, sufficient resources and personal motivation.

Tammi Beresford, 16, Northumberland

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  • Tuesday, February 17, 2015
    • | CYP Now
I began volunteering at New Hartley Kids Club when I was 10. By the time I was 11, I started nagging the senior development worker at Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project (CVYP) every week to take me up to where she worked with young people with special needs, as I thought I could make a difference. After much persuasion, she took me to CVYP to help out in the Easter schemes.

My Life: Kelsey Hibberd, 20, Essex

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  • Tuesday, January 20, 2015
    • | CYP Now
I've always been enthusiastic about equality, passionate about improvement and crazy about good causes - something that's stemmed from wanting to live in a better, fairer society - and becoming chair of my youth council opened up a whole new world of opportunities for me to be able to make a difference for young people.

My Life: Jamila Dahoum, 19, London

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  • Tuesday, January 6, 2015
    • | CYP Now
Doing a traineeship has turned out to be the making of me and has not only helped boost my confidence, but has set me up for a better future.

My Life: Ryan McAlister, 15, Congleton

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  • Tuesday, October 28, 2014
    • | CYP Now
I was looking for a volunteering opportunity to achieve my Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award when I became involved with Friends for Leisure (FFL), a local charity that gives disabled young people the chance to socialise, make friends and have fun with others in their community.

My Life: Jordan Glaze, 18, London

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  • Monday, October 13, 2014
    • | CYP Now
I am a member of Prospex, a charity that supports young people in Islington to achieve their full potential in life. I've been going to their youth club sessions since 2010.

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