Poorer children more likely to reject the performing arts

14 August 2015

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Poorer children more likely to reject the performing arts, report finds

The proportion of students studying drama, music and dance is consistently lower for children from backgrounds of high deprivation than their more well off peers, according to new figures. Read more

Encouraging teenagers to study arts

Teenagers should be encouraged to study the arts at school to make sure the computer games of tomorrow are not designed by “a spotty nerd”, the head of Britain’s bosses has said. Read more

Work experience placements scheme launched

More than 30 businesses are backing the drive, with the aim of encouraging scores of firms to create opportunities for youngsters to spend time in the world of work. Read more

Only a quarter of councils rated 'good' in Ofsted inspections

Of the 59 local authority children’s social care services inspected by Ofsted between November 2013, when the SIF was introduced, and 30 June 2015, 23.7 per cent (14) were graded “inadequate” and 52.5 per cent (31) were graded “requires improvement”. Read more

A-level results day 2015: Pass rate at record high of 98.1%

The A-level pass rate has risen – bringing it back to the record level set two years ago. Figures showed the overall pass rate had risen to 98.1 per cent - up by 0.1 per cent on 2014 which was the first year it has slumped after more than two decades of rises. Read more

Call for young people to decide youth parliament debate topics

Young people aged between 11 and 18 will have their chance to nominate issues for discussion as part of the Make Your Mark ballot. Among the issues up for public vote are mental health, funding for youth services, votes at 16, tackling racism, austerity and child poverty. Read more

Dare London is recruiting

The youth advisory board for London Youth is looking for young people aged 16-24 that have all either attended a youth club or participated in a London Youth programme. Up to 25 young people can join Dare London each year. A central part of London Youth, Dare London ensure the organisation is relevant and responsive to young people across the capital. Read more