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Disability history: “I quite clearly remember being tied to the cot sides”
Tweet“I quite clearly remember being tied to the cot sides,” recalls Florence, now in her 70s, of the childhood she spent in hospital. “Literally, two wrists tied to the cot sides with cotton tape so as I couldn’t get up … Continue reading
Posted in Cuts, Disability, Education, Olympics, Social care, Social exclusion, Uncategorized, Young people
Tagged cuts, education, schools, service users, young people, youth
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Buddies: social skills for children with special needs
TweetMaking eye contact is difficult for Mason Milne, who has autism, and making friends is even harder. Yet the 11-year-old has met both challenges while at a special needs holiday club near his home in Colchester, Essex, over the last … Continue reading
Posted in Learning disability, Social care, Social exclusion, Uncategorized
Tagged learning disability, schools, young people
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The next generation of social entrepreneurs?
TweetAmid the talk of troubled families and approaching the anniversary of the 2011 summer riots, it’s tempting for many to pigeonhole young people as feckless and hopeless. A Europe-wide project, however, aims to encourage a new generation of social entrepreneurs … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Employment, Health, Uncategorized, Young people
Tagged education, employment, health, schools, young people
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Lessons in leadership: how to grow youth talent
TweetThe world is changing rapidly for young people who have to learn to survive and perform in a competitive global environment. Now, more than ever, is the time for young people to take the lead in developing themselves and in … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Employment, Third sector, Young people
Tagged education, employment, schools, third sector, young people
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Neets: “Unemployment knocked my self-esteem..I wasn’t good enough at anything.”
TweetWilliam Wright left his Somerset school with a handful of GCSEs. Confused about what to do after school, he felt his teachers had “given up” on him. Wright found temporary work as a plasterer but lacked the qualifications for a … Continue reading
Posted in Cuts, Education, Employment, Third sector, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Wellbeing, Young people
Tagged charity, cuts, education, employment, schools, third sector, young people
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Is target-driven schooling damaging children’s mental health?
TweetThis evening the charity YoungMinds hosts its annual debate in London on the controversial topic of whether our target driven schools system is damaging children’s wellbeing. The charity aims to improve the mental health and emotional well-being of children and … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Health, Mental health, Social exclusion, Third sector, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Wellbeing, Young people
Tagged charity, education, health, schools, third sector, young people
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Luke’s lost generation
Tweet Welcome to Luke’s World from Luke's World on Vimeo. This film should stop you in your tracks. Its power to move puts it almost on a par, as Channel Four’s Jon Snow said at its launch today, with the … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Employment, Health, Housing, Private sector, Social exclusion, Third sector, Uncategorized, Wellbeing, Young people
Tagged charity, education, employment, health, housing, schools, third sector, young people, youth
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The social benefits of a seaside stay
TweetBack to school after the half term break today and while some children will have enjoyed days out or trips away, two million live in families that can’t afford a day trip to the seaside, never mind a holiday. Today … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Mental health, Social exclusion, Third sector, Uncategorized, Wellbeing, Young people
Tagged charity, health, schools, third sector, young people
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