Information for Personal Advisers
Students "face uncertainty" in allowances delay – Further to the message on EMA delivery issues included in the LA Email of 18 September the deadline for applications for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments has been extended by one month to the end of October. This was a decision made by Ministers to ensure that no learner misses out on the money they are entitled to.
Please encourage all learners to put their applications in as soon as possible. As long as they do this by the end of October they are guaranteed to receive all the money they are entitled to, including back dated payments from the start of their course. More information can be found on the EMA website or to read the full article click here.
Skills London 2008 - PAs are needed to volunteer half a day or a full day to staff Choice /Connexions pod stands at the Skills London 2008 event at Excel London on 20-22 November. If you are interested in taking part in the event and would like to know more information, please email Natasha Thompson-Richards or call her on 020 7938 8087.
Increase to minimum apprenticeship earnings – The minimum weekly earnings for all apprentices in England will be increased from £80 to £95 a week, from August 2009, following a review by DIUS and DCSF of apprentice pay. The average net earnings of an apprentice each week is £170 but the Government wants to ensure that the earnings of all apprentices are fair and that they should reflect the support given to young people pursuing other qualifications.
Children's Workforce Development Council - The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) is holding three day-long creative consultation events packed with a variety of fun events aimed at nine to 17-year-olds.The events are an opportunity for children and young people to influence the work of the Children’s Workforce Development Council. Events will be held at Birmingham on October 31, in Manchester on November 22, and in London November 29. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. For more information click here.
Platform2 - are running a new national Government funded scheme to recruit young people NEETs (18-25 yrs) and socially disadvantaged young adults to undertake a personal development opportunity which involves a 10 week group placement abroad in a developing country - all expenses paid. You can see an overview of the scheme and download posters. For an application form or more information please visit the website or contact Sarah Corbett on 07769 941161.
Choosing Apprenticeships - The Government’s 14-19 reforms have highlighted the important role of careers education and IAG practitioners in helping young people to choose the qualifications and pathways that are right for them. This briefing focuses on the planned national expansion of apprenticeships. How are apprenticeships changing? What’s involved in applying for an apprenticeship? Where can they lead? These are questions that you as practitioners need to be able to answer, in order for you to help young people, their parents/carers and other staff. To find out more click here.
Youth Work Week 2008 – is taking place on 1st -7th November with this years theme of Promoting the Voice and Influence of Young People. NYA have produced an information pack which is now available for download as there are no hard copies available.
Youth Work Week information pack – The information pack for Youth Work Week 2008 is now available to download.
Balls welcomes positive report on progress of 14-19 reforms – A report by Ofsted inspectors has given a positive progress report on the implementation of reforms so far. Inspectors visited 16 local authority areas between April 2007 and March 2008, visited schools, colleges and work-based learning organisations and spoke to local authorities, employers, the LSC and the Connexions service.
CEIAG News - The main features of supporting Careers Education and IAG news includes: Careers Co-ordinators in Schools; IAG Consultancy awarded to IGEN; Adult Advancement and Careers Service; Ofsted 14-19; Choices Publications; 14-19 National Campaign Update and Diploma update. To read more on these features click here.
UK lifts reservations on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child – Jacqui Smith, Jack Straw and Ed Balls have announced that the UK Government is removing two reservations, relating to immigration and children in custody with adults, on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). View the full article here.
Anti-Bullying week – This year’s Anti-Bullying Week (ABW 2008), which will take place from 17 – 21 November, sets out to raise awareness and challenge unacceptable behaviour through a campaign based on the theme Being different, belonging together. ABW 2008 materials and resources are available
here.
Domestic violence – Domestic violence charity Women's Aid has launched a campaign to raise awareness among teenagers. The Expect Respect campaign aims to work with teenagers now to reduce domestic violence in the future. Real life stories and features about domestic violence among teenagers will be published on the charity's website and in teenage girl's magazine Bliss, which will also run an online survey to find out how domestic violence affects its readers.
The Coalition for Young People – this new coalition, committed to making young people a number one priority, was launched at Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative party conferences 2008.
Gunther Von Hagens' BODY WORLDS & The Mirror of Time will have its world premiere in London - presenting a special feature on the human life cycle. Teachers are invited to attend the free Teacher Preview Event on Wednesday 12th November 2008. To register for this exclusive event and download teaching support materials. For further information about the exhibition go to www.bodyworlds.com or please contact Naz Kabir at BODY WORLDS on 0203 260 6811.
Students "face uncertainty" in allowances delay – Further to the message on EMA delivery issues included in the LA Email of 18 September the deadline for applications for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments has been extended by one month to the end of October. This was a decision made by Ministers to ensure that no learner misses out on the money they are entitled to.
Please encourage all learners to put their applications in as soon as possible. As long as they do this by the end of October they are guaranteed to receive all the money they are entitled to, including back dated payments from the start of their course. More information can be found on the EMA website or to read the full article click here.
Skills London 2008 - PAs are needed to volunteer half a day or a full day to staff Choice /Connexions pod stands at the Skills London 2008 event at Excel London on 20-22 November. If you are interested in taking part in the event and would like to know more information, please email Natasha Thompson-Richards or call her on 020 7938 8087.
Increase to minimum apprenticeship earnings – The minimum weekly earnings for all apprentices in England will be increased from £80 to £95 a week, from August 2009, following a review by DIUS and DCSF of apprentice pay. The average net earnings of an apprentice each week is £170 but the Government wants to ensure that the earnings of all apprentices are fair and that they should reflect the support given to young people pursuing other qualifications.
Children's Workforce Development Council - The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) is holding three day-long creative consultation events packed with a variety of fun events aimed at nine to 17-year-olds.The events are an opportunity for children and young people to influence the work of the Children’s Workforce Development Council. Events will be held at Birmingham on October 31, in Manchester on November 22, and in London November 29. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. For more information click here.
Platform2 - are running a new national Government funded scheme to recruit young people NEETs (18-25 yrs) and socially disadvantaged young adults to undertake a personal development opportunity which involves a 10 week group placement abroad in a developing country - all expenses paid. You can see an overview of the scheme and download posters. For an application form or more information please visit the website or contact Sarah Corbett on 07769 941161.
Choosing Apprenticeships - The Government’s 14-19 reforms have highlighted the important role of careers education and IAG practitioners in helping young people to choose the qualifications and pathways that are right for them. This briefing focuses on the planned national expansion of apprenticeships. How are apprenticeships changing? What’s involved in applying for an apprenticeship? Where can they lead? These are questions that you as practitioners need to be able to answer, in order for you to help young people, their parents/carers and other staff. To find out more click here.
Youth Work Week 2008 – is taking place on 1st -7th November with this years theme of Promoting the Voice and Influence of Young People. NYA have produced an information pack which is now available for download as there are no hard copies available.
Youth Work Week information pack – The information pack for Youth Work Week 2008 is now available to download.
Balls welcomes positive report on progress of 14-19 reforms – A report by Ofsted inspectors has given a positive progress report on the implementation of reforms so far. Inspectors visited 16 local authority areas between April 2007 and March 2008, visited schools, colleges and work-based learning organisations and spoke to local authorities, employers, the LSC and the Connexions service.
CEIAG News - The main features of supporting Careers Education and IAG news includes: Careers Co-ordinators in Schools; IAG Consultancy awarded to IGEN; Adult Advancement and Careers Service; Ofsted 14-19; Choices Publications; 14-19 National Campaign Update and Diploma update. To read more on these features click here.
UK lifts reservations on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child – Jacqui Smith, Jack Straw and Ed Balls have announced that the UK Government is removing two reservations, relating to immigration and children in custody with adults, on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). View the full article here.
Anti-Bullying week – This year’s Anti-Bullying Week (ABW 2008), which will take place from 17 – 21 November, sets out to raise awareness and challenge unacceptable behaviour through a campaign based on the theme Being different, belonging together. ABW 2008 materials and resources are available
here.
Domestic violence – Domestic violence charity Women's Aid has launched a campaign to raise awareness among teenagers. The Expect Respect campaign aims to work with teenagers now to reduce domestic violence in the future. Real life stories and features about domestic violence among teenagers will be published on the charity's website and in teenage girl's magazine Bliss, which will also run an online survey to find out how domestic violence affects its readers.
The Coalition for Young People – this new coalition, committed to making young people a number one priority, was launched at Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative party conferences 2008.
Gunther Von Hagens' BODY WORLDS & The Mirror of Time will have its world premiere in London - presenting a special feature on the human life cycle. Teachers are invited to attend the free Teacher Preview Event on Wednesday 12th November 2008. To register for this exclusive event and download teaching support materials. For further information about the exhibition go to www.bodyworlds.com or please contact Naz Kabir at BODY WORLDS on 0203 260 6811.
