by Chris Rogers | 3 Mar 2014 | Children and Families, Creative Industries, media and technology, Education & Children's Services
A group of the UK’s leading digital entrepreneurs have said that young people could miss out on jobs if they are not taught skills like coding. The warning comes as the Hour of Code campaign is launched the UK, an initiative encouraging everyone to spend one...
by Chris Rogers | 3 Mar 2014 | Justice
Welsh Secretary David Jones MP has ruled out devolving police powers to the Welsh Assembly before next year’s General Election after an official report said Wales should be given control over youth justice immediately. Although welcoming the Silk Commission’s final...
by Chris Rogers | 3 Mar 2014 | Education & Children's Services
Sir Stephen Bubb, Chief Executive of the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations, has claimed that the Prime Minister’s drive to open up public services is threatening to replace “public sector monopolies with private sector oligopolies”. Sir...
by Chris Rogers | 28 Feb 2014 | Children and Families, Education & Children's Services
A report by the National Children’s Bureau has found that mixed race children and young people face increased risk to their mental health. Its research highlights that children from mixed race backgrounds struggle to develop an identity, suffer from poor self-esteem...
by Chris Rogers | 28 Feb 2014 | Children and Families
A report from Kellogg’s has found that breakfast clubs could save UK working parents £26.4 million a week. The survey claimed that one in four parents would have to quit work or pay for childcare. More than 10% of parents surveyed also reported being able to attend...
