Youth Matters: Why it's the taking part that counts New initiatives aim to...

The Independent - London;  December 14, 2002 ;     668 words ...How do you involve young people and children in important decisions...core principles of the Children and Young People's Unit has been a commitment...the Unit established a Children and young People's Advisory Forum. The...

Arguing for a better future: children and young people's participation.

Youth Studies Australia;  September 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ......discusses the importance of children and young people's participation in their...Development 2002; Commission for Children and Young People 2001a, 2001b; NSW Department...thrive (Commission for Children and Young People 2002). These relationships...

Government's first time vision for all children and young people.

M2 Presswire;  November 21, 2001 ;     700+ words ......first time vision for all children and young people (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS...all-embracing vision for all children and young people. The consultation document...outcomes in the lives of children and young people. This would involve developing...

Chancellor launches discussion on Children and Young People's services.

M2 Presswire;  January 10, 2007 ;     700+ words ......launches discussion on Children and Young People's services(C)1994-2007...entitled Policy Review of Children and Young People . The discussion paper...improvements in the lives of all children and young people. Now we must do more to...

Report reveals many children in care no better off than 25 years ago;...

The Sunday Herald;  November 23, 2003 ;     700+ words ......expressed by young people in care shows...situation for children who are "looked...issues raised by young people in care in 2003...to listen to children, but professionals...as negative, children and young people who had taken...

Young people meet minister to discuss children's rights issues.

M2 Presswire;  June 9, 2008 ;     700+ words ......represent the views of children and young people themselves. I will also...discuss issues facing children and young people in England and Government...best by our country's children and young people. I was delighted to meet...

OUR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE PROTECTING AND FULFILLING LIVES AND FUTURE; in...

Daily Post (Liverpool, England);  March 3, 2008 ;     700+ words ......front-line services for children and young people. Strong collaborations...lives and prospects of children and young people. Many councils across Wales...promote the enablement of children, young people and their families within...

Young people say thanks to adultswith the Children's Choice Awards

The Scotsman;  March 6, 2008 ;     481 words ...CHILDREN and young people from around Scotland have nominated...of Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People (SCCYP), acknowledge the role...play in helping and supporting children and young people in Scotland. Kathleen Marshall...

Government moves to reduce impact of drugs on the lives of children and...

M2 Presswire;  March 17, 2005 ;     700+ words ......of drugs on the lives of children and young people(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS...of drugs on the lives of children and young people - both in terms of preventing...Child Matters: Change for Children: Young People and Drugs guidance published...

The big question is, do we care about children? Sir Al Aynsley-Green is...

Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England);  November 21, 2007 ;     547 words ......demonisation of children is staggering in...media portrays young people as yobs, thugs...he was appointed Children's Commissioner...he was told by young people that his office...demonisation of children is staggering in...media portrays young people as yobs, ...

Kathy Bundred appointed Assistant Director for Children and Young People's...

M2 Presswire;  June 22, 2001 ;     700+ words ......Assistant Director for Children and Young People's Unit (C)1994-2001 M2...Assistant Director to the Children and Young People's Unit. She will be responsible...councils. Director of the Children and Young People's Unit Althea Efunshile...

Fire Minister launches National Strategy for children and young people.

M2 Presswire;  October 24, 2006 ;     700+ words ......National Strategy for children and young people(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS...the first time. The new Children and Young People strategy puts existing...Engaging actively with children and young people and their families...

'Getting the right start': the children's national service framework:...

Paediatric Nursing;  May 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ......hospital that delivers care to children and young people, including the A&E...centred around the needs of children, young people and their families. * Part...services in partnership with children, young people and their families. CHAI...

11 million children and young people get an online voice.

M2 Presswire;  April 17, 2008 ;     600 words ......2008-11 MILLION: 11 million children and young people get an online voice(C...opinions of even more children and young people across the country. Children...Government decisions about children and young people's lives. The website...

More help needed for Bay youngsters ; Councillors have endorsed a bid for...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  January 16, 2008 ;     453 words ......ensure they address the needs of children and young people in the resort. Ali Matthews...Jenny Faulkner, the council's children's champion, urged the council to act fast on issues affecting young people. She said: "The council has...