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In the past year, most news stories about young people have focused on riots, murder, lack of opportunities and unemployment. One could be forgiven for thinking that the future looks distinctly bleak for today's teenagers. But around the country there are charities and volunteers who are not willing to sit back and watch while these young people's aspirations go down the tube, amounting to no more than a distant dream.

So far, FAD has worked with more than 7,000 young people across the UK and counts on the support of retailers such as River Island, Mango and Marks & Spencer. Cribsheet would love to see more of these kinds of initiatives across all industries.

Whether it's sharing good news or handling a crisis, headteachers and school management teams need to be able to handle the media in all of its forms. This one-day seminar in association with the NAHT is essential for new and aspiring heads as well as established school leaders who wish to update their knowledge. It includes a session on social media.

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