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Sustainable Services: Policy context

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  • Wednesday, December 22, 2021
    • | CYP Now
There are numerous studies showing how events like floods, fires, drought and harm to animals as a result of habitat destruction are affecting the mental health of young people, who now face even more uncertainty about their future because of the pandemic.

Restorative Practice: Policy Context

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  • Tuesday, September 26, 2017
    • | CYP Now
Initially developed for use in the youth justice sector, restorative practice is now fully established as a way of working across a number of different settings with children and families.

Participation and co-production: Policy context

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  • Tuesday, April 11, 2017
    • | CYP Now
The foundations for children and young people's participation in decision making over key aspects of their lives are contained in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which the UK government ratified into law in 1991.

My Life: Olivia Candy, 16, Bristol

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  • Tuesday, February 28, 2017
    • | CYP Now
My dream is to become a combat medical technician in the British Armed Forces. Entering the army is quite a big decision, but while my twin sister focuses on her A-levels, this is the route that I want to take.

My Life: Owen Lethbridge, 17, Torbay

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  • Tuesday, February 14, 2017
    • | CYP Now
When I first took part in sports sessions with So-Fly in Torbay I was scared to talk to people and wasn't able to socialise because I was too nervous. But, the sessions gave me confidence and helped me talk to new people and make more friends.

My Life: Amin Hassan, 21, Isleworth

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  • Tuesday, January 3, 2017
    • | CYP Now
When I left college, I was no different to many of my friends and colleagues who did not know what to do with their lives and where to begin their careers.

My Life: Shonte Adlam, 18, Birmingham

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  • Tuesday, December 6, 2016
    • | CYP Now
Becoming a City Year volunteer has not only boosted my confidence, but it has also given me the opportunity to make a difference in my local community.

Children need a level playing field, not over-zealous rules

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  • Tuesday, October 11, 2016
    • | CYP Now
While the English national team takes further strides in making itself a global laughing stock thanks to manager Sam Allardyce's media "entrapment", we should remember the constant rhetoric about the need to develop grassroots football.

My Life: Alex Lamb, 18, Keighley

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  • Tuesday, October 11, 2016
    • | CYP Now
It was about a year into studying for my A-levels that I realised that I had no intention of pursuing a career in these subjects.

Leadership: Children in care councils

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  • Tuesday, September 27, 2016
    • | CYP Now
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.

Leadership: Involving young service users

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  • Tuesday, May 24, 2016
    • | CYP Now
Involving young people in shaping services can transform their lives and those of others. However, participation must be meaningful, fun, interactive and may generate outcomes you are not expecting.

My Life: Leon Cheung, 20, London

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  • Tuesday, May 10, 2016
    • | CYP Now
The thought of applying to The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) came about when I was filling out my school personal statement. I realised that my extra curriculum page was completely blank. Luckily it was not too late to join the DofE.

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