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Dave Roberts UK Govt project fails to reduce teenage pregnancy - may have doubled it

The Young People's Development Programme (YPDP), set up in 2004, involved 27 pilot projects in different locations in England and ran until March 2007. Its aim was to address risk behaviour in relation to teenage pregnancy, substance misuse and educational attainment through a long-term programme for young people aged 13 to 15. However, research commissioned by the Department of Health and carried out by researchers at the Institute of Education, University of London and the London School of Hyg… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on July 8, 2009 at 8:23am — 1 Comment

Dave Roberts Atheist camp to give children 'godless alternative'

WHEN schoolchildren break up for their summer holidays at the end of next month, India Jago, aged 12, and her brother Peter, 11, will be taking a vacation with a twist. While their friends jet off to Spain or the Greek islands, the siblings will be hunting for imaginary unicorns in Somerset, while learning about moral philosophy. The Jagos, from Basingstoke, Hampshire, are among 24 children who will be taking part in Britain’s first summer camp for atheists. The five-day retreat is being subsidi… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on July 6, 2009 at 8:40am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Uniformed groups join forces to attract volunteers

You London is a collaboration of organisations including the Scouts, Army Cadets, St John Ambulance, the Boys' Brigade, Girlguides and Sea Cadets. Backed by the Metropolitan Police and The Prince's Trust, the project hopes to raise the profile of uniformed youth work and attract more adult volunteers to the sector. Read More Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 25, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Concern over 11-15 year olds drinking habits

A raft of measures to tackle alcohol misuse among London's young people have been set out after research revealed the capital's 11- to 15-year-olds drink the equivalent of 180,000 bottles of beer, each week.The first comprehensive study of drinking habits among young people in the capital, carried out by the London Assembly Health and Public Services Committee, also revealed: * Young women aged 11 to 15 are now drinking more heavily * There has been a large increase in the proportion of young p… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 16, 2009 at 9:47am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Word of Mouth and Children's Ministry

Just 17 per cent of families use local authority information services to plan childcare for their children, a National Childminding Association (NCMA) survey has found. The charity's annual childcare awareness survey, which questioned more than 1,000 people, is designed to measure how much parents know about the different types of childcare on offer. It found that childminders and nannies are the most recognised form of childcare, ahead of nurseries, creches and au pairs. It also revealed tha… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 16, 2009 at 9:43am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Increase in young people seeking drug abuse treatment

The figures relating to 2007/8 show that the number of young people under the age of 30 seeking help for drug abuse is now at a record level. The main drugs used by under-18s seen by drugs counsellors were alcohol and cannabis. Among 19- to 24-year-olds heroin and other opiates were the most common drug taken. Class A drug use is still rare among teenagers, with just three per cent of under-18s being treated for heroin and opiate abuse. The same proportion were treated for cocaine abuse and less… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 9, 2009 at 9:01am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Churches urged to 'raise the bar' with respect to Child Protection

The Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service has today unveiled new guidance with a call to churches to raise the bar in their protection of children. The Key Facts booklet has been produced by the CCPAS to help church leaders and workers know how to deal with suspected or alleged abuse and to keep in step with evolving child protection legislation. The booklet summarises the CCPAS’ 10 ‘Safeguarding Standards’ for places of worship and other organisations. Among the recommendations made by t… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 8, 2009 at 11:12am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Baptists and Street Pastors sponsor conference on working with gangs

A conference organised by the Baptist Union of Great Britain and Street Pastors is to challenge the Christian community to combat gangs. The Bite the Bullet conference on July 4 will feature a talk by leading criminologist and youth crime expert Professor John Pitts, who has produced several reports about gangs within the UK. Professor Pitts is based at the University of Bedfordshire and his research has identified more than 170 gangs in London. He warns that gang members are getting younger an… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 8, 2009 at 7:23am — 1 Comment

Dave Roberts New children's books from Bob Hartman give friendly introduction to Jesus

Much loved children’s author, Bob Hartman, has launched a brand new children’s fiction series with Authentic Media. Best Mates is the first book in the series which views the ministry of Jesus through the somewhat unconventional eyes of Big Bart, Tommo and Pip – three of Jesus’ less well-known disciples. In Best Mates we travel with the guys as they attend the wedding at Cana and witness Jesus raise the widow’s son at Nain. They meet the Roman centurion, astounded that Jesus should be impressed… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on May 27, 2009 at 9:36am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Think tank calls for Kitemark for children's charities

The report, A Stitch in Time, investigates barriers to commissioning early intervention services to tackle educational disengagement. It suggests organisations working with children and young people should be inspected by "an Ofsted-style body" that could issue a "national Kitemark of quality". "The establishment of children's trusts in 2004 was supposed to increase the amount of joint commissioning across different agencies towards a common objective - but they do not seem to have worked," says… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on May 19, 2009 at 9:48am — No Comments

Dave Roberts False abuse allegations to be wiped from workers' records

Junior children's minister Baroness Delyth Morgan last week pledged to change the system as part of an overhaul of the statutory guidance on handling of allegations of abuse against those who work with young people. Morgan said a review of the guidance had shown it to be largely effective. However, she acknowledged concerns within the sector over the requirements in existing guidance that references on prospective employees should contain details of any allegations of abuse, even those proved u… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on May 18, 2009 at 11:34am — No Comments

Dave Roberts TV presenter Bear Grylls revealed as new Chief Scout

Grylls will work alongside the UK Scout movement's first chief commissioner, Wayne Bulpitt, whose appointment was also announced today. A mountaineer and former soldier, Grylls presents the TV series Born Survivor in which he undertakes exploits such as wrestling alligators and eating porcupine. He is the tenth and youngest Chief Scout, replacing Peter Duncan, the former Blue Peter presenter, who has held the role since 2004.… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on May 18, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Baptists oppose discrimination towards young people

Baptists have passed a resolution condemning the use of an alarm that emits a high-pitched sound to disperse groups of potential troublemakers. The sound emitted by the Mosquito alarm is extremely irritating to young people but inaudible to anyone older than 24. The alarm is used widely by shopkeepers and retailers to stop youths from loitering outside their shops but critics have called for a ban in recent years on the grounds that the alarm targets young people indiscriminately. Sarah Fleming,… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on May 5, 2009 at 6:33pm — 1 Comment

Dave Roberts Hughes calls for more weekend youth activities

Beverley Hughes has written to all directors of children's services and lead members for children and young people this week to tell them to improve the opportunities on offer to young people at weekends. A study conducted by the government has found that just 2.5 per cent of positive activities are available on Saturday evenings and only 15 per cent are available on Friday evenings. Hughes said: "We know young people don't want to use youth facilities on a Monday afternoon, they want to use th… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on May 1, 2009 at 11:54am — No Comments

Dave Roberts A Child Sees God

An Education chief from Nottingham has explored the spirituality of children in a new book published this month called ‘A Child Sees God’. The Revd Dr Howard Worsley, Director of Education for the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham, believes adults can learn spiritual lessons from children’s views of the world. Following some in-depth research with children and adults, he shows how a child’s eye view of the Bible reveals many interesting ideas about ethics and morality and provides new ways o… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on May 1, 2009 at 10:54am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Archbishop of Wales says selfishness hurts children

The Anglican Archbishop of Wales says children are suffering due to the culture of society which puts the self and materialism as the top priorities in life. Addressing the Governing Body of the Church in Wales, Dr Barry Morgan stressed that parenting was a serious commitment and that parents needed to work hard to stay together and to spend enough quality time with their children. He said that school children should also be taught that becoming a parent is a serious commitment rather than just… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on April 22, 2009 at 7:50am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Easter Resources for Your Toddler Group

‘Teddy’s Adventure’ is a special story-based service which is perfect for parent and toddler groups. It introduces young children, and their parents, to the key themes of Easter. It also provides church leaders with a great opportunity to connect with the parents, carers and children who come along to your church toddler group – and begin building real relationships with them. You can download ‘Teddy’s Adventure’ (‘Run an Easter event’) at… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on March 30, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Children in the UK - the figures

The number of children in the age groups that the church is seeking to reach is shrinking - especially compared to a decade or two ago. And a greater number of the children being born are from homes where another religious worldview will already be a major part of family life. These are just 2 of the facts that emerge from the exhaustive index of child related facts in the download below. Among the wealth of facts are reflections on mental health issues and children. • In the UK, one in ten ch… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on March 27, 2009 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Dave Roberts How Sunday school shaped Britain

It's not just learning the words to Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam, says Huw Edwards. Early pioneers rocked the boat by teaching poorer children to read, and football clubs like Everton owe their existence to the religious classes. Mention Sunday school today and many will think of an institution that feels fusty, cosy and quaint. Some might even feel outright hostility. But others remember kindness, rich storytelling and singing - happy memories of some of the best moments of childhood.… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on March 16, 2009 at 10:08am — 1 Comment

Dave Roberts Skaters Bible Launched

A new Bible for skaters and skateboarders was launched at the recent national conference of Christian Skaters UK.

The Skaters Bible comprises the New Testament and testimonies from some of the world’s top skateboarders who are committed Christians.

The second national conference of Christian Skaters UK was held at the Christian Trust-run Factory Skate Park in Dundee and brought together 35 Christians involved in skate ministry in the UK, the US, Ireland and Germany.

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Added by Dave Roberts on February 3, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

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