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Neet strategy is not fit for purpose

    Opinion
  • Monday, March 8, 2010
  • | CYP Now
At last week's Generation Neet debate, CYP Now aimed boldly to identify "how to solve the problem of young people not in education, employment of training (Neet)" via a panel of politicians, experts and young people. Of course, we didn't actually solve the problem.

Election result prolongs uncertainty

    Opinion
  • Monday, May 10, 2010
  • | CYP Now
At the time of writing -- on the historically uncertain afternoon of Friday 7 May -- the Conservatives were about to enter into negotiations with the Liberal Democrats about helping them to form a government.

Every Child Matters faces biggest test

    Opinion
  • Monday, April 19, 2010
  • | CYP Now
The Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) pledged, in its annual report last week, to assess and build on the progress of Every Child Matters (ECM) for the next five years, as a policy priority for the coming 12 months. It is a good priority to hold, particularly given the uncertainty ahead.

Time is the key in secure school reforms

    Opinion
  • Monday, July 29, 2019
  • | CYP Now
The government announced last month that Oasis Charitable Trust will operate the first secure school in the country on the current site of Medway Secure Training Centre (STC).

Virtual schools’ expanded remit needs more cash

    Opinion
  • Thursday, September 21, 2023
  • | CYP Now
In the post-pandemic era of hybrid working, for most people the term “virtual school” is likely to conjure up a vision of home learning online. However, the function played by virtual schools is quite different. As a statutory service within England’s local authorities, they are designed to support the educational progress of children in care.

Policy into practice Community cohesion

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, September 29, 2009
  • | CYP Now
The issue: Next month, England's first Inter Faith Week will take place from 15 to 21 November. The event aims to foster strong relations between people of different faiths and promote understanding.

Science for everyone

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, December 9, 2008
  • | CYP Now
THE ISSUEIn a world where science can revolutionise our quality of life and understanding of the world around us, it is vital that we encourage and support the development of the next generation of scientists.

Vocational routes will prove their worth

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, September 23, 2008
  • | CYP Now
The face of education is changing. This is the first year that pupils starting secondary school will have to stay in education for a year longer than their predecessors.

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