Beverley Hughes announces further steps to improve CEIAG –In a recent written House of Commons answer, the Minister of State for Children, Young People and Families explained what the Government is doing to further improve the quality of provision.
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Bercow review published – The Government commissioned review into how to improve services for children and young people has been published and advises early intervention is the key to tackling the communication problems that can ruin young people’s later lives.
Transport-related issues and solutions – This
research, carried out by the DCSF, explores the increased need to transport young people between learning centres and assesses how barriers have been overcome.
Good Childhood Inquiry, currently being run by The Children’s Society, indicates that adults are increasingly worried about the moral values that their children are learning from those around them. The rise in materialism, a preoccupation with celebrity, and declining networks of support from community and extended family were all cited as negative factors.
Ofsted’s latest report evaluates the impact of Programme-led apprenticeships – Ofsted finds programme-led apprenticeships are an important alternative to employer-led apprenticeships, but there are concerns that more needs to be done to understand and promote the programme following a fall in participation.
DCSF capability review – The Cabinet Office has published a
capability review of the DCSF. The review examines the department’s performance on a wide range of criteria such as leadership, developing strategy and delivery. It also identifies specific measures that need to be undertaken to ensure that the department is meeting its potential.
Good Practice Guidelines in Delivering Youth Support Worker Qualifications – The Network of Regional Youth Work Units: England has produced a set of good practice guidelines for organisations that commission and deliver qualifications for Youth Support Workers in England. Article by Children and Young People Now.