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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.

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.

My Life: Nash Rahman, 19, Cheltenham

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  • Monday, August 31, 2015
  • | CYP Now
After suffering my own personal bereavement at the age of 15, Winston's Wish helped me in more ways than one. Now, four years later, I am proud to say that I am a member of the team, working as a community fundraiser for the summer while also being able to continue my longstanding commitment as a young ambassador.

The United Nations

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  • Tuesday, April 28, 2009
  • | CYP Now
If I were in charge of the United Nations (UN), I would ensure that young people had a voice because children are the future and we are the next generation. It is only right that we sit with the change-makers and movers and shakers of the world.

Getting students involved

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  • Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  • | CYP Now
I believe that the student voice should be considered as students' views are important and valid, as together they can create more of a community environment throughout the school and make a better school.

Smoking laws

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  • Tuesday, July 7, 2009
  • | CYP Now
If I were in charge of smoking laws, I would start by banning cigarette vending machines. I'd get rid of them from pubs and wherever else they are.