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Schools consider court action against LSC

Thursday, April 9, 2009

| CYP Now

The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) could be faced with legal action from schools and colleges angry about a shortfall in funding for pupils due to start courses in September.

Barnardo's worker set to become children's commissioner in Scotland

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

| CYP Now

Tam Baillie, policy director for Barnardo's Scotland, will become the second Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland if the Scottish Parliament approves his nomination this week.

Charity professionals could be answer to DCS shortage

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

| CYP Now

Children's professionals working for charities could become directors of children's services (DCSs) to tackle a potential recruitment crisis, according to a report.

School health bill deemed 'unnecessary' by government

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Monday, May 11, 2009

| CYP Now

The government has scrapped plans to place a legal duty on schools to support children with long-term health conditions.

Think tank calls for Kitemark for children's charities

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Monday, May 18, 2009

| CYP Now

Children's and youth charities should be able to apply for a Kitemark to help local authorities and schools commission quality services, according to a report by think tank Demos.

Physical education - Robert Evans, 15, West Midlands

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Tuesday, October 2, 2007

| CYP Now

I would most definitely make PE a lot more important for pupils and not let them opt out of the subject.

Adopted young people produce magazine and DVD

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Monday, November 9, 2009

| CYP Now

Adopted young people are promoting positive attitudes towards being adopted with a magazine and DVD.

Unpopular curriculum to be studied by MPs

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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

| CYP Now

Teachers have welcomed the launch of an inquiry by MPs into the National Curriculum, which they say is not fit for purpose.

Academics question school starting age

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Friday, February 8, 2008

| CYP Now

Reports commissioned as part of a major review of primary education have suggested children in England may start school too early.

Think tank blasts UK education of children in care

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

| CYP Now

The education of children in care in the UK has been labelled "a national disgrace" by the chief executive of think tank the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU).

Break down the silos in children's services, urges DCS

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

| CYP Now

On the anniversary of the verdict of the Baby P trial, Coventry's director of children's services has said more work needs to be done to break down silos within children's services.

Study shows that bullying harms school performance

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

| CYP Now

Young people who have been bullied do significantly worse at school than those who have not, according to government research.

Government consults on children's trust plans

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Monday, November 16, 2009

| CYP Now

The government is consulting on new regulations for children's trusts and Children and Young People's Plans.

Balls approves first paid work studio schools

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Thursday, November 26, 2009

| CYP Now

Children's Secretary Ed Balls has approved the development of the first studio schools, which will offer students practical multi-disciplinary learning and paid work.

Blogs improve young people's confidence and writing skills

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Thursday, December 3, 2009

| CYP Now

Blogging and using social networking sites can help improve young people's confidence and enjoyment of writing, according to latest research by the National Literacy Trust.

Primary school curriculum may damage learning

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Friday, February 29, 2008

| CYP Now

Academics conducting a review of education in primary schools have suggested attempts to standardise learning may be harmful.

Badman review blasted by MPs' inquiry

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

| CYP Now

A cross-party inquiry into Graham Badman's controversial review of home education has labelled the government's handling of the issue as an unfortunate episode.

Trust to improve education for autistic children

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Friday, November 30, 2007

| CYP Now

A new organisation has been launched dedicated to improving the educational experience of children with autism in the UK.

Britain's young Muslims more integrated than rest of Europe

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Friday, August 21, 2009

| CYP Now

Young Muslims feel much more integrated with British culture than their European counterparts, according to research by Lancaster University.

Virtual heads boost GCSE results for children in care

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Thursday, August 27, 2009

| CYP Now

Virtual head teachers helped looked-after children to achieve better GCSE results in 11 councils piloting the scheme.

Plan to scrap academy sponsorship fee branded 'desperate'

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Monday, September 7, 2009

| CYP Now

The government's decision to scrap the 2m fee needed by potential sponsors of academy schools has been labelled "a sign of desperation" by school unions.

Disabled young people to benefit from volunteering fund

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Monday, March 10, 2008

| CYP Now

A scheme to increase involvement in volunteering among hard to reach groups is to be piloted in three areas of England.

Guidance issued on out-of-authority care of SEN children

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Monday, January 11, 2010

| CYP Now

The government has issued guidance to councils to avoid confusion surrounding care for children in care with special educational needs (SEN) who are placed away from their local area.

Diplomas must remove children's workforce stigma

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Friday, March 14, 2008

| CYP Now

The head of a leading children's charity has said the introduction of 14-19 diplomas must be used to remove any stigma associated with working with children and young people.

Ofsted finds schools are failing to support non-teaching staff

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

| CYP Now

Schools are failing to support the wider school workforce of teaching assistants and learning mentors, according to Ofsted.

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Schools consider court action against LSC

Barnardo's worker set to become children's commissioner in Scotland

Charity professionals could be answer to DCS shortage

School health bill deemed 'unnecessary' by government

Think tank calls for Kitemark for children's charities

Physical education - Robert Evans, 15, West Midlands

Adopted young people produce magazine and DVD

Unpopular curriculum to be studied by MPs

Academics question school starting age

Think tank blasts UK education of children in care

Break down the silos in children's services, urges DCS

Study shows that bullying harms school performance

Government consults on children's trust plans

Balls approves first paid work studio schools

Blogs improve young people's confidence and writing skills

Primary school curriculum may damage learning

Badman review blasted by MPs' inquiry

Trust to improve education for autistic children

Britain's young Muslims more integrated than rest of Europe

Virtual heads boost GCSE results for children in care

Plan to scrap academy sponsorship fee branded 'desperate'

Disabled young people to benefit from volunteering fund

Guidance issued on out-of-authority care of SEN children

Diplomas must remove children's workforce stigma

Ofsted finds schools are failing to support non-teaching staff

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