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Help shape the future of Children's Rights - published 15 September

A change in the law means that the Children’s Commissioner For England and the Children’s Rights Director are going to merge into one organisation, a new Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England.

Playing Out in Oxford - published 22 June

The Playing Out project supports residents to close streets for 2 hours after school so children and young people can play freely outside four walls. Since a very successful launch in Bristol last year, Playing Out has been given funding to come to Oxford in September 2011.

Young people power! - published 20 April

It's a fact! Engaging young people is good for everyone. A new report commissioned by the Local Government Group and National Youth Agency this year shows that involving young people in decision-making, positive activities and volunteering makes a better society.

Young people talk about positive activities - published 29 March

Young people aged 11+ from across Oxfordshire spoke up about their experience of positive activities, at the Positive Activities Fair in Oxford's County Hall on 22nd February 2011.

New Children’s Rights Magazine: The Right Stuff - published 03 March

A taster issue of ‘The Right Stuff’, a new magazine by young people for young people, was published in January this year with the help of the Children’s Rights Alliance for England (CRAE). 1,000 copies are being distributed to children and young people across England.

New members of Youth Parliament 2011 - published 28 February

Six new Ministers and Deputies were elected out of a possible 17 candidates in the UK Youth Parliament Elections at County Hall on 18th February 2011.

Children in Care Councils get a national voice - published 24 February

A young representative of Oxfordshire's Children in Care Council is to attend the first regional meeting of Children in Care Councils at the Department for Education in London on 23rd March 2011.

Children in Care Council consultation - published 23 February

Professor Eilieen Munro has asked the Office of the Children's Rights Director to carry out two national consultation events on reform of the child protection system next month in London, and our Children In Care Council representatives will be there.

England’s children to get strong human rights defender - published 07 December

The Children’s Rights Alliance for England (CRAE) are celebrating a fantastic result from an independent review of the Children's Commissioner for England: the Government has committed to considering the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child when making any new policy and legislation.

Youth Parliament in the House of Commons - published 17 November

Oxfordshire members of UK Youth Parliament joined others to debate in the House of Commons Chamber on Friday 29th October 2010.

Children & Young People design a child-friendly Plan - published 16 November

Five creative children and young people aged 8-16 joined The Friendly Plan Group in May 2010, to design a child-friendly version of the new Children & Young People's Plan for 2010-13. The Plan was drawn up by the Oxfordshire Children & Young People's Trust.

Oxfordshire's first Children's Parliament - published 12 November

What would you do if you ruled the world? Sixty children faced this question at the first ever Children's Parliament in Oxfordshire, held in the Council Chamber at County Hall on 10th November 2010, as part of Takeover Day.

The Big Debate - published 11 November

Children and Young People's Big Debate in the Council Chamber at County Hall on Friday 6th November 2010.

Young People's Networking Day - published 10 June

Young people 'uncovered' the County Council at a Networking event which included political speed dating, workshops and activities.

Better transport for young people - published 11 May

A Young People's Transport Charter Group have set out their vision of a reliable, affordable and safe public transport system for young people, to make it easier for them to get to positive activities in Oxfordshire.

Young Care Leaver wins High Sheriff's Award - published 01 April

A young Care Leaver and one of Oxfordshire's Joint Chairs of the Children in Care Council was among 14 winners at the High Sheriff's Award Ceremony on 23rd March at County Hall in Oxford.

Disabled young people matter - published 09 July

My experience of working with disabled young people changed my views forever.

UKYP Battle of the Campaigns won! - published 28 May

Young people across the UK have voted to decide the UK Youth Parliament's campaigns for 2009-2010.

The year's news from Participation and Play Team - published 07 May

Here's a summary of the Participation and Play team's latest projects and events, with updates from the Oxfordshire Children and Young People's Trust meeting in November 2009

Disabled voices speak out on employment rights - published 21 April

On Monday 30 March 2009, three OYE! members went to the Central Methodist Hall, London, to lead a workshop on money management for disabled children and young people.

Oxfordshire Youth Parliament's first meeting - published 09 April

On 16th March 30 young people representing schools across Oxfordshire met with County Councillors, District Councillors, Health Representatives and County Council Heads of Service at County Hall to vote on key issues.

Giving a media voice to children  - published 02 April

The Children’s Rights Alliance for England (CRAE) has published a new report to help journalists promote children’s human rights and equality in the media.

Respect Us! 2009 was "extraordinary" and "an amazing night" said young people involved - published 02 April

On 26 February projects all over Oxfordshire highlighted their achievements with spectacular dance and music performances, film screenings, presentations and displays.

ChYPIN 6 'Outside' - published 12 March

How often do you play, hang out or do adventurous things outside? ChYPIN 6 asked you these questions and got some great answers.

Oxfordshire Youth Enablers - OYE! - published 22 January

Disabled children from across Oxfordshire met with Oxfordshire County Council to share their expertise on what would make good short breaks for disabled children and young people.

Anti-Bullying Poster Competition - published 21 January

Congratulation to the winners of the Anti-Bullying Poster Competition.

"Takeover Day 2008" - the new film - published 19 January

A film made by the Roving Reporters is now available, and you can watch it here. You can also read the Takeover Day report, with news of over 40 Takeovers in 2008.

New Law for Views in Schools - published 12 November

The law has been changed so schools now have a legal obligation to consider the views of children and young people

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