January 2010
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Full Government Response to the independent review... →
In December 2007, Children’s Secretary Ed Balls and Health Secretary Alan Johnson commissioned an independent review of child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). Download the final report via the DCSF website Full Government Response and related information The Government response includes information about the role of Children’s Trusts, commissioning policies &...
Jan 11th
Youth Participation Growing Up? →
Changemakers in partnership with the Local Government Information Unit has published Youth Participation Growing Up? This report makes several recommendations including :- Local authorities should make more use of the growing popularity of Social Networking Sites when advertising opportunities for young people. Local authorities should place a greater emphasis on ensuring that potential...
Jan 6th
New pack for parents of children with cerebral... →
Scope Response has launched a new free guide for parents of children with cerebral palsy containing a wealth of practical information and advice as well as details on where to find support. Susan Evans, whose three-year-old son Sonny has cerebral palsy, said “Having all this information in one place and set out in a clear way is really helpful. This is a really useful guide and I like the...
Jan 6th
The Prince's Trust YouGov Youth Index 2010 →
Unemployed young people could face a lifetime of poorer health and lower happiness, warns a report published by The Prince’s Trust. Read the report
Jan 6th
Children in Need launches new grants programme →
BBC Children in Need is offering small grants of up to £10,000 a year for three years for third sector organisations working with children and young people. Grants will be allocated in four tranches, with application deadlines on 15 January, 15 April, 15 July and 15 October. Read more on the BBC Website
Jan 6th
Consultations reminder →
Just a reminder that there are several consultations out at the moment to which the third sector is invited to respond, these are Consultation on New Statutory Children’s Trust Guidance and New Children and Young People’s Plan Regulations Closing date: 29 January 2010 Community Justice NOS Review - Further Consultation Closing date: 29 January 2010 Working together to...
Jan 6th