March 2011
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£180 million new bursary scheme to help the most... →
The Government has announced a new £180 million bursary scheme to help the most vulnerable 16-19 years olds continue in full-time education.
The scheme is made up of two parts - a guaranteed payment to a small group of the most vulnerable, worth more than anybody got under the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), and a discretionary fund for schools and colleges to distribute
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The future matters for the children's workforce →
The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) has announced plans to continue beyond March 2012 despite being told the government will no longer fund their workforce development work from April 2012. The final remit letter sets out key areas of work to be undertaken around:
Social Work reform
Early Years
Educational Physchologists
Those working with families and parents
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Billions could be saved if services for vulnerable... →
A report launched Tuesday 29 March 2011 entitled, Improving Services for Young People - an economic perspective, reveals that if a more coordinated approach to services for vulnerable young people were adopted the cost benefits to the state, and improved outcomes for young people, would be to the value of £3.2 billion.
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Child poverty strategy - NAVCA's response →
NAVCA has responded to the government consultation ‘Tackling child poverty and improving life chances’. This consultation, along with key reports by Graham Allen MP and Frank Field MP will inform the child poverty strategy which is due to be launched in March 2011. NAVCA have responded to the proposals with recommendations that highlight the role of local support and development...