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Youth crime prevention programmes - how young people are put on a programme, what they're like, mentoring and involving parents and families.
There are various prevention programmes that work to keep young people…
Young people are usually sent - or ‘referred’ - to one of these programmes…
Youth crime prevention programmes have different names and do different…
A mentor is a specially trained volunteer who spends time helping someone.…
Usually, parents and families will be involved in helping a young person…
The Youth Justice Sports Fund provides funding to local sport schemes, to support young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years.
Findings of a rapid evidence review into the health benefits and potential risks of physical activity for children and young people who have disabilities.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for disabled children and disabled young people.
Find activities and support from your local authority to help your child with communication, language and literacy skills.
DCMS is seeking views on how we prioritise out of school support for young people and how we could improve DCMS’ offer for young people.
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. Children are treated differently from adults, are dealt with by youth courts and sent to special secure centres for young people.
Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
Statistics on primary school children who are overweight, measured in reception and year 6 and presented for different ethnic groups.
Departmental advice for those working with children in certain types of performance or activity in England.
A parent and carer’s guide on the safeguarding arrangements you should expect from activity clubs, tutors and coaches.
Contact details for youth justice services in London.
More than 400 youth services across England have been awarded a portion of the Million Hours Fund to help tackle antisocial behaviour and improve access to opportunities such as cooking lessons, day trips and sporting activities during the summer holidays....
Guidance on supervising the activities of workers and volunteers with children.
A major literature review of evidence relating to children's online activities and safety.
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