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The Department for Education has today published the interim evaluation report for the myplace programme. The report, written by Durham University and YMCA George Williams College, is based on a series of project case studies, desk research and a survey of the funded projects.

The new financial climate means we are all considering how we can best adapt to the challenges ahead. One new initiative which may offer opportunities to some myplace centres comes from UK Youth in the form of Youth Achievement Foundations (YAFs).

Children's Minister Tim Loughton confirmed on 7th December 2010 that the Department for Education has secured capital funding to enable all 57 remaining projects planned under the myplace programme to continue.

Gauging success among young people should be broadened beyond academic benchmarks to include areas like community involvement and entrepreneurship, according to an inquiry.

Young people are not often the target of professional fitness organisations, which prefer to focus on the body-conscious adult market. However, one globally unique company has adopted a revolutionary approach to fitness services - their clients are between the ages of 5 and 18. SHOKK is now the number one global youth fitness brand. Boasting more than 200 worldwide facilities, more than 175,000 people are now involved in SHOKK's concept of professional fitness for young people.

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Those who have made a difference in the lives of children and families are to be recognised by the Barnardo's Marsh Award for Outstanding Achievement in Work with Children and Families.