Refugee Council – Information Service – An
online resource (subscription only) containing comprehensive information on the entire asylum process from beginning to end. Also useful is the
multilingual website.
National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) nationally and regionally, would like to hear about good news/case-studies on apprenticeships. If you have anything that you would like to share please e-mail Sarah Hope.
A longitudinal study of Further Education – Report by the Learning and Skills Council has found most college learners believe their course played an important role in getting a job. The
report is the result of a survey of learners.
ASB Online – An online resource providing a London-wide directory of diversion and support schemes for young people, searchable by client group, activity, borough and via Google maps which will be going online in the autumn.
Lawyers for young people - The Children's Society is piloting an internet and phone service offering legal advice to young people. The service, Lawyers for young people, is aimed at all young people but will focus particularly on ensuring the most vulnerable have easier access to appropriate legal advice than is currently available. The service is being piloted in Lambeth, Camden and Colchester, with a full nationwide roll out scheduled from April 2010 onwards.
Care to Learn 2009/10 application forms - Additional stocks have been ordered and will be despatched on 11th September. Click here to read more.
Quick Reference Guide for Free Childcare for Training and Learning for Work - has been updated and is on the LSC website. The Guide gives an overview of the key eligibility criteria for the scheme and key information of what the scheme offers to learners, as well as details of where to find more information.
Youth Unemployment - National statistics were released and young people are among the worst affected. There have been several reports over the past few days about unemployment amongst 16-24 year olds, and the creation of a ‘lost generation’. Read articles from the BBC and CYP Now.
The impact of the 14–19 curriculum reforms on higher education - Policy briefing explaining the changes and the ways universities are both supporting developments and preparing for their impact on the sector.
Common Core consultation - The Children’s Workforce Development Council is consulting on refreshing the common core. Take part here.