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Budget cuts hit students training to be youth workers
As local authority budget cuts take hold, the future looks increasingly uncertain for students training to become youth workers.
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Teachers to lead the way in preventing violence against women and girls
The government has published its response to a report from the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Advisory Group.
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Migrant children face ordeal after lone journey to Britain
A Unicef report has claimed that migrant children who arrive in England without parents or relatives are met with racism and a culture of disbelief that is exacerbating their mental trauma.
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Sexually Transmitted Infection tests now a bigger milestone than meeting the parents
A Populus poll of over 1,000 young adults found that nearly three quarters (70 per cent) rank discussing Sexually Transmitted Infections tests together as the most important sign that a new relationship will last.
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Schools Minister announces new drive to prepare young people for employment
The Schools Minister, Iain Wright MP, announced at the annual Specialist Schools and Academies Trust’s conference a new drive to create the next generation of entrepreneurs and give every young person the skills they need to achieve in the world of work.
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Barnardo's accused ministers over funding 'crisis' for Young Offenders Institutions social work
Barnardo's has accused ministers of dragging their feet in tackling a funding crisis affecting social work within Young Offenders Institutions (YOI).
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No phone, no net: why rural children are leaving
A government commission says more needs to be done to help young people stay in rural areas.
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Children tell us having rights means having responsibilities
Children and young people have told the Children’s Rights Director for England, Roger Morgan that protection from abuse, a right to an education and to be helped to keep alive and well are the most important rights they want to have.
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Staffed play provision 'can cut offending'
A report by think tank Demos has stated that supervised outdoor play can successfully engage young people at risk of offending.
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New report shows Family Intervention Projects have a positive impact on families
Communities affected by anti-social behaviour are seeing an improvement following projects targeting the country's most challenging families, according to a DCSF report.