The UK Youth Parliament plans to develop the first specialised accreditation scheme to recognise the outstanding efforts of its members.  It hopes to launch the scheme for its members by the middle of next year. www.ukyp.org.uk The information commissioner has warned databases designed to protect vulnerable young people could have the opposite effect.  www.ico.gov.uk

Road safety organisation Brake has produced free PowerPoint presentation to help schools and youth groups run safety sessions.  www.brake.org.uk

The Department for Communities and Local Government has announced a £5m funding pot to tackle violent extremism and promote interfaith work.  www.communities.gov.uk

Disabilities clubs for young people has launched a website service, Talklets, for disabled users that speaks text to users.  www.clubsforyoungpeople.org.uk

Music for youth has launched its website, which includes a short show reel highlighting its work. www.mfy.org.uk

Charity Sane has launched an email advice service designed to appeal to young people funded by Vodafone UK Foundation.  www.sanemail.org.uk

The British Schools Exploring Society is offering 12 18-23 year olds a place on an Antarctic expedition which starts in November.  Info@bses.org.uk

A cost-benefit analysis of apprenticeship training carried out by the Department for Education and Skills has concluded that it is effect.  www.dfes.gov.uk

The further education sector is missing out because many employers are unaware of the vocational training the sector has to offer.  www.isc.gov.uk

Brook has produced ‘Nothing but the Facts’, a leaflet developed by a young peer educator to dispel myths about emergency contraception. www.brook.org.uk

Almost two-thirds of lesbian and gay school pupils have victims of homophobic bullying, according to a report from Stonewall. www.stonewall.org.uk

Extended schools lead to better exam results and more focused pupil, says research from the Department for Education and Skills. www.dfes.gov.uk

The Children’s Workforce Development Council has published an updated version of its ‘Making It Happen’ booklet on integrated services. www.cwd.council.org.uk

The Department of Health has launched guidance for professionals on supporting parents of children with learning difficulties. www.dh.gov.uk