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Children & Young People Now’s daily breaking news bulletin delivers the top stories affecting the sector every working day.

Breaking News 9th March 2010

Councils flout asylum data laws

Social services reveal too much about child asylum seekers to UK Border Agency, finds campaign group.

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Labour MPs seek childcare expenses

The Labour Party’s female MPs have called for their childcare costs to be covered by the taxpayer, in response to the parliamentary review of government expenses.

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  Daycare Trust calls for dramatic increase in childcare spend
  One in three families uses grandparents for childcare

Rise in proportion of ethnic minorities in custody

The proportion of black and minority ethnic (BME) young people in custody is increasing, despite government attempts to address the issue, CYP Now has learned.

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  Youth prisons have only 11 special needs experts
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Lib Dems propose making youth services statutory

The Liberal Democrats are the first political party to consider putting youth services on a statutory footing.

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  Early years settings should be led by trained teachers, says Lib Dems
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Councils accused of failing to work with providers as 16 to 19 transfer draws near

Local authorities are failing to work with young people’s training providers, despite the fact they take responsibility for planning and funding 16 to 19 learning in less than a month,…

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  Cash boost for 16 to 19 education is unlikely to meet demand for places
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Academic slates review on sexualisation of youth

A Home Office review on the sexualisation of young people has come in for criticism from a leading academic.

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  Talking Point: Should under-16s be banned from buying lads’ mags?
 
Latest discussion
  Should more support be available to new fathers?
 
  What should be done to encourage social workers to take up training opportunities after they qualify?
 
  How much is society to blame when children kill?
 
  Does there need to be more SEN support in youth prisions?
 
  Should all looked-after children receive an education bursary?
 
 

Other top stories

 
  Government may review plan to open family courts to media
 
  West Sussex youth services could lose £2m
 
  Social workers must see children alone, argues NSPCC
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March Newsletter from Leicester’s Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Centre

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LEICESTER PRIDE 2010

Leicester Pride Committee had a fantastic year 2009, with over whelming support from all those involved in Pride 2009, we are looking to replicate that success & support for Leicester Pride 2010.
The Leicester Pride committee has got together to discuss Pride 2010 & are looking forward to another great year for Leicester Pride.
The committee is always on the look out for help & new volunteers. The committee feels it would be of great benefit to the organisation if we had more lesbian groups & or individuals involved in Leicester Pride 2010. This is a great opportunity to be involved in one of Leicester’s biggest events & any support would be greatly appreciated.
If you would like to join us for Leicester Pride 2010 please email martyn_parker@hotmail.co.uk out lining how would like to get involved with Pride 2010 or if you would like to volunteer, alternatively please call Martyn on 07790 384 272 for more information.
We look forward to hearing from you very soon.
 
Leicester Pride Committee 2010

 JOB VACANCY AT LEICESTER LGBT CENTRE

 Leicester LGBT Centre is looking for committed, enthusiastic people to join our team of Youth Workers.

 2 x Part Time Youth Support Workers

 Our Youth Service provides youth groups and one-to-one support services for people aged 13 - 19 in Leicester and Leicestershire who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, or questioning their sexuality or gender identity.

Successful applicants will be friendly, approachable individuals with some previous experience of working with young people. A Youth Work qualification is desirable but not essential. You will need to be a flexible, reliable and compassionate person who is supportive and passionate about improving the lives of young people.

 Leicester LGBT Centre is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.

 Salary grade: £7.82 per hour (casual contract)

Hours: Approx. 2.5 hours - 5 hours per week

 The deadline for applications is Friday the 12th March at 4pm

 For more information and an application pack, please call the Leicester LGBT Centre on: 0116 254 7412

 LEICESTER CHAMELEON GROUP

 From April until further notice Leicester Chameleon Group will be meeting at the Fosse Community Centre, Mantle Road, Leicester LE3 5HG.  The Chamleon Group meets on the first Saturday of every month.  For further details email jehaynes45@tiscali.co.uk or visit their website at www.leicesterchameleonsgroup.sm4.biz.  Phone on night of meeting is 07704 732 232.

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Children & Young People Now Daily Bulletin

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Children & Young People Now’s daily breaking news bulletin delivers the top stories affecting the sector every working day.

Breaking News 1 March 2010

Schools must have bigger role in combating sexual bullying

Schools should be made to tackle gender inequality and sexual and sexist bullying, according to a Home Office review into the sexualisation of young people.

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Home educators hit back at Balls over Ishaq case

Ed Balls’ has sparked outrage for implying the death of seven-year-old Khyra Ishaq was connected to her being home educated.

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Welsh Assembly members call for devolution of young offender institutions

Members of the Welsh Assembly have criticised the UK government’s handling of youth justice and called for the secure estate in Wales to be devolved.

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Kent County Council announces job cuts in children’s services

Kent County Council is to axe 260 jobs in its children, families and education department under plans to save £8 million.

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Serious case review improvement centre launched by academics

A centre aimed at raising the standards of serious case reviews has been launched.

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Tories want wider roll out of social work practices

The Conservative Party has put its weight behind GP-style social work practices saying the current government pilots are too limited.

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Latest discussion
  The government needs to ensure that the role of Connexions PA is a respected one, on a par with teaching or social work
 
  Do children’s centres need protecting in your area?
 
 

Other top stories

 
  Deaf children neglected by social care services
 
  Ofsted picks two firms to inspect nurseries
 
  One in ten nursery children lack skills to succeed
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Whats the point!

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What’s the Point!

A safe no smoking & alcohol free night of Urban sounds for 13 – 17 year olds;  local artists, giveaways, Leicester’s best dance crew, DJ’s, MC’s, rappers and beatboxers.

Friday 5 March  7.30 – 10.30 at The Charlotte in Leicester.

Entry only by FREE ticket;  available from 2Funky, Belgrave Gate, Leicester – further details on the flyer.

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Wave out today!!

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Wave’s second edition is out today in the Leicester Mercury, so make sure you go out and get a copy!

Also make sure you take a look at page 3 where there is an article about Gordon Brown and Wave.

Well done to everyone who has contributed to this edition, its fab :D

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Children and Young People Now Daily Bulletin

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Children & Young People Now’s daily breaking news bulletin delivers the top stories affecting the sector every working day.

Breaking News 11 February 2010

NCB launches third sector support programme

The National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has launched a support programme aimed at helping to develop the work of third sector organisations working with children and young people.

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Analysis: Voluntary services – Smaller charities under real threat

Sexual health charity creates Valentine’s advice card

Sexual health charity Brook is encouraging 16- to 18-year-olds to talk about sex and relationships on Valentine’s Day.

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Sexual health campaign aims for open discussion

Teenage girls eat less healthy food than other groups

New research has revealed that teenage girls eat more unhealthily than any other group in the population.

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Investment in school sport needed to secure Olympic legacy

Greater investment in initial teacher training is needed to improve the quality of PE in primary schools, a charity has warned.

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Book aims to help children with addicted parents

Organisations including Barnardo’s and a drug and alcohol co-ordination team have published a book aimed at helping children in Northern Ireland who are living with parents who have drug or…

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Teens have always had poor body image but plastic surgery is a new and worrying development

The poorest families have been betrayed twice by this wicked capitalism
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Campaigners call for ‘Robin Hood tax’ to cut child poverty

Nursery costs in England rise above inflation rate

Ofsted urges schools to relax internet restrictions


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Children and Young People Now Daily Bulletin

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Children & Young People Now’s daily breaking news bulletin delivers the top stories affecting the sector every working day.

Breaking News 5th February 2010

Government launches youth engagement website

The government has launched a website allowing young people to access funding, information and opportunities around youth engagement as it responds to the Youth Citizenship Commission’s recommendations.

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Dawn Butler appointed as youth minister

Prime Minister voices support for lowering voting age to 16

Asbos face criticism after Everton teen killer jailed

Criticism of antisocial behaviour orders (Asbos) is mounting after a 17-year-old who repeatedly breached orders was jailed for murdering a teenage army cadet.

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Graphic Beatbullying TV ad ban lifted

An anti-bullying advert that was originally thought to be too brutal for TV has been cleared for broadcast.

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Parents of disabled children lack mental health support

A third of parents of disabled children say they are getting no support with their children’s emotional or mental health problems, according to a survey by the charity YoungMinds.

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Depressed teens more likely to develop later health problems

Care leavers with mental health problems lack specialist support

GSCC appoints Penny Thompson as chief executive

The General Social Care Council (GSCC) has appointed a former social worker as its new chief executive.

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GSCC chief executive Mike Wardle suspended

General Social Care Council names acting chief executive

GSCC sacks chief executive Mike Wardle

Mock trials held in schools for criminal justice lessons

Lawyers will deliver lessons on criminal justice across England and Wales through a Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) initiative.

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Court to hold Victorian trial of 11-year-old girl
Latest discussion

Youth Opportunity Fund – are young people being cheated?

Does family breakdown cause or reflect social problems?
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Other top stories


Consultation launched to update care leaver guidance

Resettlement overhaul needed to curb rise in repeat offenders

Government does U-turn on charitable status of academies
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