News
Welcome to the Young Readers Programme news section. Here you can find all the latest news on the project. You can also seach news items using the box above.
Children news stories:
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13Jul2009Children want more time outdoors, poll finds
More than a third of children spend less than an hour outside each day, The Guardian reports. According to the National Trust's survey, eight out of 10 youngsters feel they spend too much time indoors, watching television or playing computer games.
Posted by Edward Mather
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09Jul2009Speech and language services get £5m improvement fund
Children's Secretary Ed Balls and Care Services Minister Phil Hope have announced £5m funding to improve services for children and young people with communication problems, Children & Young People Now reports.
Posted by Edward Mather
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01Jul2009Children's radio: a vital medium
Broadcaster and campaigner Susan Stranks says a new public service radio network for young listeners is necessary to support a Sound Start in life for children, reports the RCSLT Bulletin.
Posted by Edward Mather
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27Jun2009The role of environment in child development is crucial
Oliver James writes that the environment in which babies are cared for has a greater influence on child temperament than their genetic disposition.
Posted by Edward Mather
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22Jun2009Major Fatherhood Institute survey shows services must bridge the 'dad deficit'
A new ICM poll commissioned by the Fatherhood Institute shows that despite the fact that today's dads are playing an increasing role in their children's lives, they still find it difficult to be as regularly involved in their health and education as they
Posted by Edward Mather
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19Jun2009Ofsted report highlights the significance of reading for pleasure
The Guardian reports that schools have been ordered to overhaul their English teaching after a three-year study by Ofsted, published today, finding 30% of lessons are not good enough and little attempt is made to encourage teenagers to read for pleasure.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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12Jun2009Families rely on word-of-mouth for childcare information
A National Childminding Association (NCMA) survey finds that just 17% of families use local authority information services to plan childcare for their children, Children & Young People Now reports.
Posted by Edward Mather
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11Jun2009Primarolo takes the reins from Hughes as Children's Minister
Dawn Primarolo, previously Public Health Minister for nearly two years, will replace Beverley Hughes as Children's Minister, Children & Young People Now reports. Primarolo pledges to use her experience at the Department of Health to improve the long-term
Posted by Edward Mather
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09Jun2009New children’s laureate sworn in
Anthony Browne, the surreal illustrator of the adored Gorilla and Willy the Wimp, has been selected as the sixth children's laureate.
Posted by Sam Brookes
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09Jun2009Should we leave babies to cry?
Dr. Miriam Stoppard has refuted the method of controlled crying in an article in The Independent.
Posted by Edward Mather
