In association with Children's Express This ten-minute short documentary explores the issue of young people who are excluded from school. We are going to look at this from a youth perspective because we are teenagers ourselves. We want to ask why it is that government money seems to be pouring into extending education to everybody, why the system is failing and we also want to film the support that is available for teenagers who are excluded from schools. We are working with young people who are excluded from school in Ardoyne and have been learning filmmaking at Northern Visions. We would also like to interview other excluded teenagers, parents, teachers and the Education Minister who is trying to revamp the school curriculum and involve more young people. One of our considerations will be how different the treatment of young people in school is from the way they are treated in an "excluded school project". How might the film look? Atmospheric; hard-hitting; in your face; young people interviewing young people. What is Children's Express? by Victoria Murray, 14 The annual report says Children's Express offers young people aged eight to 18 a programme of learning through journalism - this is all true but CE means a lot more than just that to me, says member Victoria Murray, 14. "It felt great to get my first story published because I put hard work and dedication into it. It made me feel proud of myself," she said. Founded in the London five years ago, Children's Express provides a unique opportunity for young people to have their opinions heard through the media. There are currently seven national bureaux, including Belfast. Young members get together, decide what issues affect their lives and then plan what youth angle the story is going to take. Research and tape-recorded interviews are pulled together into an article, which is published in the local and national papers, such as the Guardian and Times. "It is important for young people to be heard because most of the time people only take adults' points of view into consideration even when it's about something that affects kids," Victoria said.  Victoria admits "I get a buzz when I see my name or picture in the newspaper and it is even better when you see yourself on TV." The Belfast bureau, set up last July, has some 40 members and a long waiting list. Currently CE is seeking partnerships to open more offices throughout the province. "Like most great ideas Children's Express is a simple concept," said Tina Colclough, Bureau Director. "Our young people have views and as adults we should listen and take these opinions into account."