Welcome to Young London Matters

An online space for sharing information about children and young people’s services in London. We want to reflect the good and innovative work you are doing here! To see your work feaured, please use our contact form to tell us about it.  

London Youth Crime Prevention Board

LYCPB is a coalition of key agencies        Read more »

LCYPP

DCSF News

The DCSF Children's Plan sets out the Government's ambition to make England the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up. Read More >

Emerging Good Practice in London

• Education Champions Scheme - Enfield

  The scheme aims to improve the educational achievement of looked after young people - following the successful scheme running in the London Borough of Barnet more »

• The YOFSCARS

  This Oscars-themed night on April 24th 2008 was organised by young people from Croydon's Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF) management team. more »

News

• London Children's Services Week - 2nd to 6th February 2009

  These events will draw on local experience and showcase positive images of young Londoners. more »

• Joint Improvement Support Plans (JISPs)

  Partnership work between London's local authorities, field forces and the Government Office for London continues apace as Joint Improvement Support Plans (JISPs) are implemented in local areas. more »

Events

• Launch of the London Pledge for Children and Young People in Care

  The London Pledge was launched on 25 November 2008 at the Oval Conference Centre. The London Pledge is a commitment from all Children's Trusts in London. more »

• The London Schools Programme for Safety and Cohesion

  The London Youth Crime Prevention Board (LYCPB) launched The London Schools Programme for Safety and Cohesion at the Tower Of London on the 5th November more »