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        <title>March | Action for Children</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><image><url>/media/105/logo.png</url><title>March | Action for Children</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march</link></image><item><title>Walsall boy learns Ghana anthem for Wembley showcase</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/walsall-boy-learns-ghana-anthem-for-wembley-showcase</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/walsall-boy-learns-ghana-anthem-for-wembley-showcase</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jake Hancox held the hand of a Ghana star as a player escort for the friendly game against England on Tuesday evening (March 29). ]]></description></item><item><title>Clare Tickell's review of the Early Years Foundation Stage published</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/clare-tickells-review-of-the-early-years-foundation-stage-published</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/clare-tickells-review-of-the-early-years-foundation-stage-published</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today sees the publication of the independent review of the Early Years Foundation Stage, conducted by Action for Children's chief executive Dame Clare Tickell for the Department for Education. ]]></description></item><item><title>Ayrshire social worker scoops national award</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/ayrshire-social-worker-scoops-national-award</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/ayrshire-social-worker-scoops-national-award</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A newly qualified Ayrshire social worker, Karen Boyd has been named Student Social Worker of the Year in Scotland for her outstanding work in helping a young girl overcome difficulties in her life. ]]></description></item><item><title>Political speed dating a vote winner for young people</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/political-speed-dating-a-vote-winner-for-young-people</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/political-speed-dating-a-vote-winner-for-young-people</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[
Election candidates in the Highlands are taking part in a political
version of "speed dating" at a unique event to encourage young
people to engage in the political process. 
 
 The event, being held in Inverness on March 29, has been organise...]]></description></item><item><title>Responding to today’s budget announced by Chancellor George Osborne</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/responding-to-todays-budget-announced-by-chancellor-george-osborne</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/responding-to-todays-budget-announced-by-chancellor-george-osborne</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barbara Street, Action for Children’s Operational Director for Children’s Services in Wales response to the budget ]]></description></item><item><title>Action for Children responds to the Budget (1)</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/action-for-children-responds-to-the-budget-(1)</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/action-for-children-responds-to-the-budget-(1)</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Our comments and thoughts on George Osbourne's proposals in the 2011 budget. ]]></description></item><item><title>Chancellor secures savings accounts for children in care</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/chancellor-secures-savings-accounts-for-children-in-care</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/chancellor-secures-savings-accounts-for-children-in-care</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Action for Children and Barnardo’s have successfully campaigned to persuade the government to provide financial support for young people leaving care. ]]></description></item><item><title>Lorraine Kelly named Woman of Influence 2011 at 11th annual Action for Children Scotland awards.</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/lorraine-kelly-named-woman-of-influence-2011-at-11th-annual-action-for-children-scotland-awards</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/lorraine-kelly-named-woman-of-influence-2011-at-11th-annual-action-for-children-scotland-awards</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today (Sunday 20 March) Scotland's glitterati were out in force to celebrate the women who have made a remarkable impact on Scottish society, in honour of Action for Children Scotland. 
]]></description></item><item><title>One week to go until UK Youth Parliament elections in Halton</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/one-week-to-go-until-uk-youth-parliament-elections-in-halton</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/one-week-to-go-until-uk-youth-parliament-elections-in-halton</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Campaigning for the 2011 UK Youth Parliament election is reaching its climax as the date of the Halton vote draws closer. ]]></description></item><item><title>Our comment: on "world's largest internet paedophile ring" uncovered</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/our-comment-on-worlds-largest-internet-paedophile-ring-uncovered</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/our-comment-on-worlds-largest-internet-paedophile-ring-uncovered</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[World's largest internet paedophile ring' uncovered, Shaun Kelly, Head of Safeguarding at Action for Children, responds: ]]></description></item><item><title>Trailblazing progress on children’s rights in Wales welcomed</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/trailblazing-progress-on-childrens-rights-in-wales-welcomed</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/trailblazing-progress-on-childrens-rights-in-wales-welcomed</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Action for Children has welcomed today’s announcement by the Welsh Assembly Government that Wales has become of the first country in the UK to make the United Nation Convention on the Rights of a Child part of its domestic law. ]]></description></item><item><title>Disabled young people call the shots on 'Outstanding' Lewisham short breaks film projects</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/disabled-young-people-call-the-shots-on-outstanding-lewisham-short-breaks-film-projects</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/disabled-young-people-call-the-shots-on-outstanding-lewisham-short-breaks-film-projects</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Action for Children’s House on the Hill project in Slaithwaite Road was the focus of attention for the young people as part of the charity’s ArtsBank initiative. ]]></description></item><item><title>Epic trek across Scotland to aid children's charity</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/epic-trek-across-scotland-to-aid-childrens-charity</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/epic-trek-across-scotland-to-aid-childrens-charity</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two oil industry workers from Aberdeen and two brothers from Glasgow are taking part in an epic trek across Scotland this summer to raise money for the charity Action for Children. ]]></description></item><item><title>Lambeth care leavers campaigns for financial support</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/lambeth-care-leavers-campaigns-for-financial-support</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/lambeth-care-leavers-campaigns-for-financial-support</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marc Burgess care leaver is calling for looked-after children to be given better financial support as part of a national campaign run by children’s charities Action for Children and Barnardo’s. ]]></description></item><item><title>Children's charity urges Kingston residents to help make a difference to disabled young people</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/childrens-charity-urges-kingston-residents-to-help-make-a-difference-to-disabled-young-people</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/childrens-charity-urges-kingston-residents-to-help-make-a-difference-to-disabled-young-people</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Warren Park Children’s Centre in Kingston Hill, ran by charity Action for Children, is supporting Share the Care Week, which takes place between 21and 27 March, a national initiative that highlights the need to recruit more short-break carers. ]]></description></item><item><title>In response to the government announcement on the Disability and Special Needs Services Green Paper – Support and Aspiration</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/government-announcement-on-the-disability-and-special-needs-services-green-paper-–-support-and-aspiration</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/government-announcement-on-the-disability-and-special-needs-services-green-paper-–-support-and-aspiration</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dame Clare Tickell's response to the government announcement on the Disability and Special Needs Services Green Paper – Support and Aspiration ]]></description></item><item><title>Children campaign for change through Action for Children arts initiative</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/children-campaign-for-change-through-action-for-children-arts-initiative</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/children-campaign-for-change-through-action-for-children-arts-initiative</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Young children from Burnley are taking part in creative workshops aimed at creating resources for Action for Children’s current campaigns on child neglect, early intervention and long-term support through its Arts Bank initiative. ]]></description></item><item><title>Our commenty: on the Disability and Special Needs Services Green Paper</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/our-commenty-on-the-disability-and-special-needs-services-green-paper</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/our-commenty-on-the-disability-and-special-needs-services-green-paper</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dame Clare Tickell's response to the government announcement on the Disability and Special Needs Services Green Paper – Support and Aspiration]]></description></item><item><title>Lincoln nightclub donates hundreds to help local disabled children</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/lincoln-nightclub-donates-hundreds-to-help-local-disabled-children</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/lincoln-nightclub-donates-hundreds-to-help-local-disabled-children</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pulse Ritzy and JJs, in Silver Street, will present a cheque for £550 to leading children’s charity Action for Children on Friday 18 March for its Lincolnshire-based project which supports children and young people up to 25 years old with a range of disabilities ]]></description></item><item><title>Local charity raise money for children who struggle to communicate and join groups across the UK for a Guiness World Record TM</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/local-charity-raise-money-for-children-who-struggle-to-communicate-and-join-groups-across-the-uk-for-a-guiness-world-record-tm</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/local-charity-raise-money-for-children-who-struggle-to-communicate-and-join-groups-across-the-uk-for-a-guiness-world-record-tm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On 1st March 2011 Rossington Children’s Centre and Bright Sparks Day Nursery in Rossington performed songs and nursery rhymes in front of proud families and staff for the Chatterbox Challenge. They also took part in I CAN’s Guinness World Record TM attempt for Largest game of Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes ]]></description></item><item><title>Make a date for music this March urge charity fundraisers</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/make-a-date-for-music-this-march-urge-charity-fundraisers</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/make-a-date-for-music-this-march-urge-charity-fundraisers</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 23 March, St Mark’s Methodist Church in Shipcote Terrace will host performances by a variety of musical performers to rasie money for Action for Children ]]></description></item><item><title>World book night for young carers</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/world-book-night-for-young-carers</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/world-book-night-for-young-carers</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Teenagers from East Riding Young Carers, a support group run by leading charity Action for Children, were chosen as worthy recipients of the much-loved novel, by local book-lover Julie Turner. ]]></description></item><item><title>Commoweath games open doors for young Glaswegians</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/commoweath-games-open-doors-for-young-glaswegians</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/commoweath-games-open-doors-for-young-glaswegians</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The new initiative, called the Clyde Gateway Youth Jobs Fund in oartnership with Action for Children, will support 50 young people who would otherwise struggle to find jobs. It will include a range of job opportunities from office-based work, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution to construction. ]]></description></item><item><title>Fun Oswestry events for Action for Children</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/fun-oswestry-events-for-action-for-children</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/fun-oswestry-events-for-action-for-children</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone is invited to a quiz night or a music evening organised by leading children’s charity Action for Children’s Oswestry Support Group, who do vital work for children locally. ]]></description></item><item><title>MP celebrates roaring success at a popular children's centre</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/mp-celebrates-roaring-success-at-a-popular-childrens-centre</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/mp-celebrates-roaring-success-at-a-popular-childrens-centre</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Moor View MP Alison Seabeck joined dozens of families on Saturday (26 February) to celebrate a popular children’s centre’s fifth birthday. ]]></description></item><item><title>Shortlist announced for Action for Children Scotland's woman of influence awards 2011</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/shortlist-announced-for-action-for-children-scotlands-woman-of-influence-awards-2011</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/shortlist-announced-for-action-for-children-scotlands-woman-of-influence-awards-2011</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scotland’s top women in music, media, health, sport and politics were recognised (Monday, 28th February) as the shortlist is revealed for the 11th annual Woman of Influence Awards, in aid of Action for Children Scotland. ]]></description></item><item><title>Doncaster Children's Centre praised in Ofsted Inspection</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/doncaster-childrens-centre-praised-in-ofsted-inspection</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/doncaster-childrens-centre-praised-in-ofsted-inspection</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Staff at a Rossington children’s centre are celebrating after a receiving a glowing grading in an inspection by schools inspector Ofsted. ]]></description></item><item><title>Real stories of Cardiff families in digital project</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/real-stories-of-cardiff-families-in-digital-project</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/real-stories-of-cardiff-families-in-digital-project</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An innovative DVD featuring 10 Cardiff families was launched at Cardiff City Football Ground today by Cardiff Parent Network, which is run by children’s charity Action for Children-Gweithredu dros Blant. ]]></description></item><item><title>Children's charity searching for thrillseekers to take to skies</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/childrens-charity-searching-for-thrillseekers-to-take-to-skies</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/childrens-charity-searching-for-thrillseekers-to-take-to-skies</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Action for Children is hoping to sign up 100 jumpers to take part in The Big Jump at Bridlington airfield, on Father’s Day, Sunday 19 June. ]]></description></item><item><title>Caernarfon special event marks 100 years for children's charity</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/caernarfon-special-event-marks-100-years-for-childrens-charity</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/caernarfon-special-event-marks-100-years-for-childrens-charity</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gwynedd and Anglesey residents are being invited to a special 100th anniversary celebration hosted by Action for Children - Gweithredu dros Blant at the Age Concern conference room in St Helen's Road, Caernarfon on Friday 25 March from 10am-3pm. ]]></description></item><item><title>Join Watford celeb in charity abseil</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/join-watford-celeb-in-charity-abseil</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/join-watford-celeb-in-charity-abseil</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Television presenter and Watford resident, Eric Johnson will be abseiling for Action for Children! ]]></description></item><item><title>Crazy for caterpillars at Newcastle children's centres</title><link>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/crazy-for-caterpillars-at-newcastle-childrens-centres</link><guid>http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/news/archive/2011/march/crazy-for-caterpillars-at-newcastle-childrens-centres</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Very Hungry Caterpillar, who will be making an appearance at our butterfly party on 30 March. ]]></description></item>
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