Delivering the 2013 Diploma Entitlement: guidance local authorities and providers - this guidance is to clarify what the DCSF expect the Diploma entitlement to look like in 2013. The guidance should be looked at in conjunction with the forthcoming guidance for the 4th Diploma Gateway process.
Unleashing Aspirations: The final report of the Panel on Fair Access to the Professions - This Report makes recommendations on how the professions, the Government and others can unleash the pent-up aspiration that exists in the young people of our country.
Towards Zero NEETs Report - A joint programme by the L7 Group of Central London College Principals and the CLC Partnership Board. The report is a Central London model for flexible entry to Further Education. For a published copy of the report, please contact Alison Latouche
Safeguarding Children from Forced Marriage and FGM factsheet - New practice
guidelines on handling cases of forced marriage were published on 2 July. As the summer holidays is a peak period for cases of forced marriage and female genital mutilation, schools and LAs are encouraged to be alert to the signs of potential abuse.
Lead Professional: Practitioners' and Managers' guides new refreshed versions of the practitioners' and managers guide's are available to view and download.
Union labels common skills plan for youth professionals as 'naive' - The trade union has criticised plans put forward by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) to introduce a common framework of skills for all professionals working with young people, including youth offending teams, Connexions workers and youth workers. Read article here.
Gifted and Talented pupils to receive more targeted support - The country’s brightest and most able children are to get better support. The government scheme will be targeted at disadvantaged gifted learners aged 14 to 19 to help them develop the knowledge and skills and get a place at university.
Briefings on 14-19 reform - To meet demand, DCSF is extending the offer of staff briefings on 14-19 reform to December 2009, available to schools, colleges, local authorities and training providers. To book contact the Support Desk on 020 8735 2375, or email support@14-19Briefing.co.uk.
Diploma Employer Champions volunteer their time to help other employers understand the Diploma, and to support both young people and staff in schools and colleges in understanding the new qualification. If you have an event which would benefit from the support of a Champion, or know someone who would be interested in becoming one, email Jo Kelly.
Safeguarding Disabled Children - This practice guidance makes clear that disabled children have the same human rights to be safe from abuse and neglect, to be protected from harm and to achieve the Every Child Matters outcomes as non-disabled children, although they require additional action.