Articles by Date : September 01 2003 - September 30 2003

Secure units see big rise in under-14s
Children in local authority secure units are getting younger, and are staying for longer. more
(01 September 2003 18:33)

Children’s unhealthy lunchboxes
Most packed school lunches are less healthy than school meals, according to the Food Standards Agency. more
(01 September 2003 18:29)

Social workers step up industrial action in Northern Ireland
Social workers in Northern Ireland are stepping up their industrial action this week in a bid to secure a pay rise, writes Clare Jerrom. more
(01 September 2003 10:17)

Monday 1 September 2003
Councils to pay for teenage refugees. 'Granny creche' plan to help workers' relatives. more
(01 September 2003 09:58)