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Analysis: Participation - A champion to listen to the kids

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  • Tuesday, April 20, 2004
    • | CYP Now
Councils are starting to focus on children's services following last year's green paper, but Salford has gone further than most. Daniel Martin reports on the city's proposed children's champion and investigates what the new role will involve.

Opinion: Soapbox - Capital's commitment to play sets a standard

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  • Tuesday, April 20, 2004
    • | CYP Now
In 2001 the British Medical Journal reported on the obesity epidemic in young children, saying that the solution was "spontaneous play ... the only requirement to increase their physical activity". Yet, at a recent debate on the subject, a panel including two ministers did not once mention play.

NCB Now in brief: NCB welcomes Space@NG

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  • Tuesday, April 20, 2004
    • | CYP Now
Helen Chambers, principal officer for health and well being in NCB's children's development department, took part in a conference at the National Gallery last month alongside arts minister Estelle Morris. The event marked the launch of Space@NG, a new gallery exhibiting work by young people.

Funding Brief: National Autistic Society joins forces with Vodafone UK

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  • Tuesday, April 27, 2004
    • | CYP Now
The National Autistic Society has joined forces with Vodafone UK to try to raise 6m over the next three years. Vodafone customers will be encouraged to give through text messages, phone bills and direct debit, and employees will take part in a number of fundraising and volunteering activities.

Funding Brief: Increase for Northern Ireland Social Fund

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  • Tuesday, April 27, 2004
    • | CYP Now
The Northern Ireland Social Fund, which includes Sure Start maternity grants, is to be increased by 1.65m this year to a total of 58.25m. Maternity grants are made to families on low incomes to help meet pre- and post-natal expenses.

Funding Brief: Funding for education work in museums and galleries

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  • Tuesday, April 27, 2004
    • | CYP Now
The Department for Education and Skills has joined forces with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to invest 7m in education work in museums and galleries. The funding will be used for educational arts, cultural and historical programmes that are aimed at school children.

Funding Brief: Home Office fund for asylum seekers

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  • Tuesday, April 27, 2004
    • | CYP Now
A Home Office fund aimed at enrolling asylum seekers, including children, in purposeful activity programmes is now open. The 1.5m fund is taking applications until 1 May and will give asylum seekers the chance to get involved in community activities. Visit www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk.

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