Youth Issues News
Each weekday The NYA monitors the national press, government press releases, Hansard, parliamentary websites and specialist publications for news and information about young people and youth policy.
This intelligence feeds the work of the Policy, Information and Research team. National press scanned include the Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Times, Independent, Times Educational Supplement, and Voice. Comments and feedback welcome - email: Jo Poultney
- Students under more pressure
- 14 Aug 2008With today's A-level results expected to continue the 20-year trend of higher pass rates, this article looks at how this is putting students under more pressure than ever before.
- How we watch now: tune in, log on, call up
- 14 Aug 2008A new report published by Ofcom has found that although television remains the 'media activity' that British people above the age of 20 say they would miss most, 16-to-19-year-olds say it is the mobile phone they couldn't live without.
- Northern England has most dangerous - and least dangerous - places to live
- 13 Aug 2008Analysis of crime statistics by consultants Local Futures shows a clear urban-rural divide with the highest crime areas are being in cities.
- Average student debt now £4,500 a year
- 13 Aug 2008A survey of more than 2,000 stuents by Push.co.uk - the organisation that provides a guide for new university students - has found that student debt levels have greatly increased, with those starting university this year expected to owe more than £20,000 by the time they graduate.
- New framework to put Further Education at heart of local communities
- 12 Aug 2008The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills has published a new framework document which sets out how further education can forge new partnerships to make a stronger contribution to the economic and social health of local communities.
- University fees 'have not affected' student demand
- 12 Aug 2008Research conducted for Universities UK, which represents higher education institutions, has found that the introduction of top-up fees has had no effect on demand for student places.
- Crackdown on underage sale of knives
- 11 Aug 2008The Home Office has announced the launch of a scheme today aimed at preventing the illegal sale of knives to anyone under 18.
- Brand bullying growing, warn teachers
- 11 Aug 2008A poll carried out by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers has found that young people who cannot afford the latest brands and fashions face bullying or exclusion by their peers.
- NYA reviews its support services to remain competitive
- 11 Aug 2008The NYA is undergoing a review of its support services. Fiona Blacke, Chief Executive, said 'We want to make sure we remain efficient and competitive.
- Government launches Manchester search for role models to inspire black boys
- 8 Aug 2008The Government launched its Black Boys' National Role Model programme in Manchester yesterday, calling for motivational Black and mixed heritage men to take a lead in inspiring the next generation of Black boys to achieve and succeed.
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