Information for Personal Advisers
Student Finance England is the new service delivering student finance to new higher education entrants living in England. To read more click here.
The LCCIS bulletin - View the latest LCCIS monthly bulletin which highlights the comphrehensive range of reports that are available for you to use on LCCIS and instructions on how to run reports for your borough. For further information please contact Sue Thomas.
Choice Helpdesk e-Bulletin - Choice helpdesk has launched their new monthly e-bulletin.
Changes to the Education (student support) regulations - The Government has announced changes to the eligibility for grants and loans for intending higher education students from 2009-2010. Click here to find out more.
14-19 Prospectuses - DCSF has published a web page for young people and parents telling them about their plans to develop 14-19 prospectuses and a post-16 common application process (CAP). Find out more, click here.
National black role model launch – Top business men, journalists and lawyers are amongst the twenty individuals being named in the first-ever national role model programme for Black boys and young Black men by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears. Read more here.
Funding for Friday and Saturday night youth activities – 77 Local Authorities will receive additional funding of £25k each to provide activities on Friday and Saturday nights in neighbourhoods where crime and anti-social behaviour are a concern.
New National billboard campaign to unite communities against knife crime – A new national billboard campaign
encouraging young people and communities to stand together against knife crime has been launched by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
The use of alcohol among children and young people – The DCSF has published a report into the use of alcohol among children and young people.
Muslim youth work skills – have extensive experience working with young British Muslims and offer a course for youth workers, which provides a practical guide on how to engage and empower young Muslims. You can also view their newsletter here.
Younger mothers at a greater risk of depression – both when they are pregnant and after they give birth, according to a study.
Britain and Beyond – YouthNet carried out
research earlier in the year, to explore young people's attitudes towards diversity in the UK, European citizenship and issues such as immigration, multiculturalism, integration and racism.
Self esteem booklets – The Who Cares? Trust has published a new book which aims to tackle the chronic low self-esteem frequently experienced by young people in care. Contact Emma Wood or call her on 0207 017 2787 for more information and to order.
The Foundation Learning Tier - CEIAG monthly briefing explains the new Foundation Learning Tier and the role that information, advice and guidance practitioners will have in helping to make it a success. Download the briefing here.
Teens on Channel 4 – Last month Channel 4 Education focused on teens, with a new TV series on family life, relationships and drugs in their morning schedule. These programmes are still available to view from Channel 4 online, including Wasted and Embarrassing Teenage Bodies.
