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Good Idea: ‘Buddies' help transition for those with eating disorders
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- Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | CYP Now
Online recovery-focused peer-to-peer support for young people with an eating disorder aged 16 to 26 living in London and who are making a transition in their lives
My Life: Joe Goff, 15, Leeds
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- Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | CYP Now
I became involved with the national education charity Filmclub in 2011, when my teacher and I had the same idea of starting a club at our school. Eventually, we split it into two clubs: one for younger pupils, devised by my teacher, and one for the older year groups, which I devised.
My Life: Benjamin Lloyd Hunter, 13, Llantwit Major
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- Monday, May 13, 2013 | CYP Now
By the time I was seven years old, I was really worried as I couldn't read or write.
Good Idea: Construction skills lay firm foundations for the future
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- Monday, May 13, 2013 | CYP Now
Young people aged 16 to 25 work alongside tradespeople to renovate empty homes and learn construction skills
How young people shape mental health services
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- Monday, May 13, 2013 | CYP Now
Scheme to improve provision of mental health services for young people shows high levels of satisfaction among participants
My Life: Nancy Hammond, 15, London
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- Monday, April 29, 2013 | CYP Now
I have been going to Westminster House Youth Club (WHYC) in Nunhead, south London, since I was eight and my dad used to go there when he was a boy. WHYC is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.
Participation in Action: Young people find their voice to take control of life in care
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- Monday, April 29, 2013 | CYP Now
Children in care can feel that they have little influence over important decisions affecting their lives. In 2005 the London Borough of Southwark decided to address this through a programme that gave looked-after children and care leavers a say.
Legacy of Paris Brown's downfall
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- Monday, April 29, 2013 | CYP Now
What does the demise of England's first youth crime commissioner mean for youth participation?
Daily roundup: Asylum seekers, police custody and bullying
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- Friday, April 26, 2013 | CYP Now
Advocates help young asylum seekers, government backs ruling on 17-year-olds in police custody, and overprotective parents increase bullying risk, all in the news today.
Daily roundup: Children's commissioner powers, young soldiers and skateboarder fines
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- Tuesday, April 23, 2013 | CYP Now
A bid to give England's children's commissioner extra powers; calls to keep 16- and 17-year-olds out of the military, and fines for young skateboarders, all in the news today.
Skills for the Job: Young people and recruitment
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- Tuesday, April 16, 2013 | CYP Now
Involving young people in the process of recruitment offers them invaluable interview training and increases employability
Participation in Action: Young commissioners help shape the future of services
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- Tuesday, April 16, 2013 | CYP Now
The government's Positive for Youth strategy calls for local authorities to "ascertain the views of young people and to take them into account in making decisions about services and activities".
My Life: Shannen Ellis, 16, Lancashire
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- Monday, April 15, 2013 | CYP Now
I recently celebrated my graduation from the National Citizenship Service. It's a programme that brings people together from lots of different backgrounds to do outdoor activities and work on community projects.
Daily roundup: Girl Guide campaign, youth police and crime commissioner, and hospital staff suspended
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- Tuesday, April 9, 2013 | CYP Now
Girl Guides tell The Sun to drop Page 3, Paris Brown investigated over offensive tweets and arrests at children's hospital following baby's death, all in the news today.
My Life: Leah Bostock, 16, Derby
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- Tuesday, April 2, 2013 | CYP Now
They say if you enjoy things, then you always do them better. Well, I didn't enjoy certain lessons at school and so it's no surprise I didn't pass those subjects.
Participation in Action: Children express feelings on life in care through mural
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- Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | CYP Now
Young people's voices often go unheard, particularly those from less privileged groups. But in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the views and concerns of children in care have embellished public buildings for the last three weeks.
Participation in Action: Disabled young people have their voices heard at the DfE
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- Tuesday, March 5, 2013 | CYP Now
Disabled young people get the chance to put questions to the children's minister about SEN and disability reforms
Good Idea: Triage scheme to divert young offenders from custody
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- Tuesday, March 5, 2013 | CYP Now
Low-level young offenders are diverted from the criminal justice system by taking part in community payback schemes, reparation projects and other restorative programmes
Good Idea: Interactive website shows what human rights means to lives
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- Tuesday, February 19, 2013 | CYP Now
An interactive website combines online learning with the chance to take action against human rights abuses and poverty
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