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Pledge to tackle child poverty

    Other
  • Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  • | CYP Now
The Northern Ireland Executive unveiled its first draft Budget last week, which included plans to boost education spending and a pledge to meet child poverty targets.

NCB chief appointed chair of CWDC

    News
  • Friday, July 3, 2009
  • | CYP Now
National Children's Bureau (NCB) chief executive Paul Ennals has been appointed chair of the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC).

Prevention is far better than any cure

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, October 16, 2007
  • | CYP Now
A preventive approach to support for children and young people has emerged as a clear priority within the reconfigured Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Tories might cut commissioner

    Other
  • Tuesday, October 27, 2009
  • | CYP Now
Shadow children's minister Tim Loughton has branded Maggie Atkinson's appointment as England's children's commissioner a "farce" and indicated the Conservatives could scrap the role if they gain power.

Interview: Andy Burnham, shadow education secretary

    Features
  • Monday, October 25, 2010
  • | CYP Now
Andy Burnham is still in migration phase, getting to grips with the role of shadow education secretary after moving from his previous brief in government on health. But the enthusiasm he holds for his new post is clear.

Consultancy spend trebles at DCSF

    Other
  • Tuesday, January 20, 2009
  • | CYP Now
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has been criticised for trebling its spending on consultants to more than 61m over two years.

Atkinson speaks out on her role

    Other
  • Monday, July 5, 2010
  • | CYP Now
England's children's commissioner Maggie Atkinson does not want her powers to be extended, remaining satisfied that her office's sole remit is to influence policy.

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