Employers and public sector to create 10,000 apprenticeship places – At least 10,000 apprenticeships will be created in spite of the contraction in the economy. Read full article.
On target for the September Guarantee – More 16 and 17 year olds have a chance to carry on in education or training than ever before, Government figures reveal.
New ambassador for young people in London – The Mayor of London has announced that James Cleverly will replace Ray Lewis who resigned last year.
The Draft Apprenticeships Bill – The House of Commons Children, Schools and Families Committee has published a report on the Draft Apprenticeships Bill.
V to launch £10.5m volunteering initiative – Youth volunteering charity v is launching a £10.5m programme to allow 1,000 young people to volunteer full-time in the public sector. Read more.
Recording Positive Activities – The National Youth Agency has developed
two guides for all staff responsible for the collection of positive activities data, (National Indicator 110), particularly Connexions Personal Advisers.
Stand up to hatred – The
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust has launched a viral film 'The Hate Game' with six episodes recreating real-life incidents of hatred. All materials are free of charge by emailing
enquiries@hmd.org.uk or calling
0845 838 1883.
Third sector skills and apprenticeships – Beatbullying has written an article for the Directory of Social Change around the lack of apprenticeships offered by third sector organisations.
Youth Homelessness – YMCA England has released their findings of a national report on youth homelessness.
Sleepin' Safe, Sexin' Safe – Fpa is running a new project promoting sexual health choices for homeless young people in the North East and London.
Tackling knives action programme – The number of teenagers admitted to hospital for knife or sharp instrument wounding in the nine Tackling Knives Action Programme police force areas in England fell by 27 per cent according to new figures published. Read more.
Employers and public sector to create 10,000 apprenticeship places – At least 10,000 apprenticeships will be created in spite of the contraction in the economy. Read full article.
On target for the September Guarantee – More 16 and 17 year olds have a chance to carry on in education or training than ever before, Government figures reveal.
New ambassador for young people in London – The Mayor of London has announced that James Cleverly will replace Ray Lewis who resigned last year.
The Draft Apprenticeships Bill – The House of Commons Children, Schools and Families Committee has published a report on the Draft Apprenticeships Bill.
V to launch £10.5m volunteering initiative – Youth volunteering charity v is launching a £10.5m programme to allow 1,000 young people to volunteer full-time in the public sector. Read more.
Recording Positive Activities – The National Youth Agency has developed
two guides for all staff responsible for the collection of positive activities data, (National Indicator 110), particularly Connexions Personal Advisers.
Stand up to hatred – The
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust has launched a viral film 'The Hate Game' with six episodes recreating real-life incidents of hatred. All materials are free of charge by emailing
enquiries@hmd.org.uk or calling
0845 838 1883.
Third sector skills and apprenticeships – Beatbullying has written an article for the Directory of Social Change around the lack of apprenticeships offered by third sector organisations.
Youth Homelessness – YMCA England has released their findings of a national report on youth homelessness.
Sleepin' Safe, Sexin' Safe – Fpa is running a new project promoting sexual health choices for homeless young people in the North East and London.
Tackling knives action programme – The number of teenagers admitted to hospital for knife or sharp instrument wounding in the nine Tackling Knives Action Programme police force areas in England fell by 27 per cent according to new figures published. Read more.