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'Giving each child a fair chance'
The importance of education and creating fairness in British society were set out by Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg in a speech to The Salvation Army.
Tuesday 9th March 2010
MP urges young people to show UK talent
UK Skills write for ePolitix.com asking those with vocational skills to register for this year's series of competitions.
Monday 8th March 2010
Unjustified regulation in the food supply chain
Ahead of the second reading of the Grocery Market Ombudsman Bill, a Private Members' Bill supported by Albert Owen MP, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) outlines why this proposal is unnecessary.
Friday 5th March 2010
Parliament told 'more advice needed' on vocational education
More information, advice and guidance about vocational education is needed so that all young people can fulfil their potential, an event in Parliament has been told.
Wednesday 24th February 2010
Downfall of Children, Schools and Families Bill
Naomi Phillips, head of public affairs at the British Humanist Association, outlines why sex and relationships education should be taught uniformly across all schools.
Monday 22nd February 2010
Growing the future: Enabling native woodland creation
The Woodland Trust writes for ePolitix.com ahead of Labour MP Paddy Tipping's Westminster Hall debate on native woodland cover.
Tuesday 9th February 2010
BME exclusion 'an important agenda'
Problems of esteem, aspiration and ambition have to be tackled to improve social inclusion for ethnic minority communities, parliamentarians have been told.
Thursday 4th February 2010
Health experts 'strongly support' sunbed regulation
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health write for ePolitix.com about Julie Morgan MP's private member's Bill to ban sunbed use for under 18's.
Wednesday 20th January 2010
Schools are smothered by a 'headline-obsessed government'
Philip Parkin, general secretary of Voice, comments on the children, schools and families committee report 'School Accountability'
Thursday 7th January 2010
Children must be protected from 'junk food marketing'
Peter Hollins, chief executive of the British Heart Foundation, writes for ePolitix.com about product placement in the UK.
Wednesday 6th January 2010
OBE for Eddie O'Gorman
CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA chairman and co-founder Eddie O'Gorman has been awarded an OBE in the 2010 New Year's honours list.
Tuesday 5th January 2010
Ofqual will make assessments 'fit for purpose'
Kathleen Tattersall, chair of Ofqual, discusses the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act.
Wednesday 23rd December 2009
Government pledges to 'support and invest' in skills
Simon Bartley, chief executive of UK Skills, comments on a successful 2009 for the National Training Awards
Monday 21st December 2009
AQA urges end to 'dumbing down' claims
An event to celebrate excellence in A-levels and GCSEs was hosted in Westminster on Monday.
Tuesday 15th December 2009
MPs are told sight loss is set to double
The Eye Health Alliance shares details of its Parliamentary reception held to promote eye health.
Thursday 3rd December 2009
ICSA ideas reflected in proposals for reform
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) comment on far-reaching changes to the UK's corporate governance code.
Thursday 3rd December 2009
LGA Smith Square debates stimulate local government debate
The Local Government Association gives an overview of its autumn series of Smith Square debates.
Friday 20th November 2009
Water company 'welcomes' Flood and Water Management Bill
Severn Trent Water comment on the Flood and Water Management Bill, included in this year's Queen's Speech.
Thursday 19th November 2009
Bullying needs to be tackled at 'its root'
Su Sayer, chief executive of United Response writes about tackling the bullying experienced by people with learning disabilities to highlight this year's anti-bullying week.
Wednesday 18th November 2009
Maintaining the 'best possible experience for learners and employers'
Chris Banks, chairman of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), responds to the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act, which has announced the abolition of the LSC.
Monday 16th November 2009
Financial education for 'all pupils' in England
The Personal Finance Education Group comments on the government announcement that PSHE education will be statutory from 2011.
Wednesday 11th November 2009
Seriousness of diabetes should 'not be trivialised'
The Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) will be holding its London debate on Tuesday November 10.
Monday 9th November 2009
'Sufficient investment' in neonatal care is needed
The NCT – National Childbirth Trust – wholly welcomes the new guidance which sets out standards for ensuring that parents and premature babies in England will get the care and support they need.
Thursday 5th November 2009
Training in a recession is 'critical'
Chris Banks, chairman of the Learning and Skills Council, writes for ePolitix.com ahead of ‘Skilling in a Recession’ - an LSC and National Skills Forum parliamentary event.
Wednesday 28th October 2009
'What are the chances for success in Copenhagen?'
Chair of the all-party parliamentary climate-change group Colin Challen MP outlines his thoughts on the likelihood of reaching a deal on climate change in a Thinkpiece released by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Tuesday 27th October 2009
Excellent teachers and leaders drive positive educational outcomes
Teach First reports on its successful fringe events at the Labour and Conservative party conferences.
Thursday 22nd October 2009
Teaching should not be 'dictated' by politicians
Ian Toone, senior professional officer for education with Voice: the union for education professionals, comments on the Cambridge Primary Review released last week.
Monday 19th October 2009
Government 'doing nothing' about exposure to overhead powerlines
CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA react to news from the Department of Health that they will not ban the building of new homes next to high voltage overhead power lines.
Friday 16th October 2009
Intern work should be 'properly recognised'
Will Pomroy of the parliamentary branch of TGWU-Unite reports on Monday's 'interns' summit'.
Tuesday 13th October 2009
Academies 'not what is needed'
Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, discusses the Conservative conference speech of shadow schools secretary Michael Gove.
Wednesday 7th October 2009
Conservatives 'dismantling state education'
Chris Keates, general secretary of the NASUWT, comments on Michael Gove's Conservative Party conference speech.
Wednesday 7th October 2009
Technical schools plan 'risks chaos and confusion'
Ian Toone, senior professional officer for education at Voice, comments on the plans for technical schools outlined by shadow schools secretary Michael Gove.
Wednesday 7th October 2009
MND on the agenda at party conferences
The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, in partnership with the Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Help the Hospices, will be holding their final fringe event of the conference season at Conservative conference on Tuesday.
Thursday 1st October 2009
Fringe debate on housing, schools and power lines
Children's cancer charity, CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA is hosting a fringe event on planning at the Labour Party conference.
Thursday 24th September 2009
Improving infrastructure in the downturn
The Construction Products Association outlines the topics up for discussion at its Labour Party conference fringe event.
Thursday 24th September 2009
Tackling the hardest cases of exclusion
Oliver Hilberry, project director of Making Every Adult Matter, outlines the topic up for discussion at its conference fringe events.
Thursday 24th September 2009
UK 'must adapt to changing times'
In the run-up to its conference fringe events, the Mineral Products Association discusses sustainable solutions to climate change.
Wednesday 23rd September 2009
Train to gain 'instrumental' in increasing workforce skills
The Learning and Skills Council responds to concerns about its government-funded 'Train to gain' scheme.
Wednesday 23rd September 2009
Assisted suicide guidelines 'not ideal situation'
The British Humanist Association responds to the publication by the director of public prosecutions of guidance on assisted suicide.
Wednesday 23rd September 2009
Training scheme 'thwarted by lack of funds'
The Association of Learning Providers details its concerns over the limited funding for the government's 'Train to gain' scheme.
Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Confidence in teaching technology
e-Skills UK outlines its plans for helping teachers improve their technology skills.
Monday 21st September 2009
Winning the battle for hearts and brains
The British Heart Foundation, the Stroke Association and Marie Curie Cancer Care are co-hosting fringe events on the fight against heart disease and stroke.
Friday 18th September 2009
Child protection - one of the most challenging jobs there is
The General Social Care Council begins the debate ahead of its conference fringe events on 'child protection - the challenge for social care workers'.
Thursday 17th September 2009
Raising our game, not lowering the bar
Laurell Milton, a student on Teach First's higher education access programme for schools (H.e.a.p.s), discusses widening access to higher education.
Thursday 17th September 2009
Housing, schools and power lines
CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA discusses the details of their fringe event at the Liberal Democrat conference on councillors, housing, schools and power lines.
Tuesday 15th September 2009
AQA: Have confidence in GCSE standards
Dr Mike Cresswell, director general of the AQA, looks ahead to the publication of the latest GCSE results.
Wednesday 26th August 2009
Students 'get the results they deserve'
As over 800,000 A-level results are published, Ofqual chairwoman Kathleen Tattersall comments on maintaining public confidence in qualifications.
Thursday 20th August 2009
'Far-reaching changes' to the Veterinary Surgeons Act
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons outlines the changes it believes should be made to the Veterinary Surgeons Act.
Thursday 13th August 2009
Don't cut public investment
The Mineral Products Association responds to suggestions that the construction recession is bottoming out and warns against cutting government investment.
Thursday 13th August 2009
Councils must act 'decisively' in the recession
Margaret Eaton, chairwoman of the Local Government Association, discusses the Audit Commission report on how local councils are coping with the recession.
Thursday 13th August 2009
School report cards 'will be an important reform'
Chris Keates, general secretary of the NASUWT, outlines the union's position on standard assessment tests.
Tuesday 4th August 2009
NUT calls for teachers' autonomy
Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, comments on the publication of this year's national test results at Key Stage 2.
Tuesday 4th August 2009
'Raising awareness of Apprenticeships' at national awards ceremony
The best apprentices and Apprenticeship schemes in England had their achievements recognised last week at the National Apprenticeship Service National Apprenticeship Awards.
Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Deforestation- a major threat to the planet's sustainabilty
The Woodland Trust welcomes the government's recognition that global deforestation represents a major threat to the future sustainability of the planet.
Thursday 16th July 2009
Achieving a green revolution
Petra Wilton, Chartered Management Institute director of policy and research, gives her response to the government's climate change announcments.
Wednesday 15th July 2009
Two years on for the 'skills pledge'
Chris Banks, chairman of the Learning and Skills Council, comments on the skills pledge and its second anniversary.
Friday 10th July 2009
Young people and the recession
Ahead of the Commons debate on young people and the recession, the Personal Finance Education Group sets out its concerns about the impact of the economic downturn.
Monday 6th July 2009
Joining up justice 'can prevent tragedies'
Ally Mogg from Skills for Justice writes for ePolitix.com on a training programme designed to improve partnership working amongst staff in the criminal justice system.
Thursday 2nd July 2009
Amend the law on helping loved ones die
The British Humanist Association supports an amendment to the Coroner's and Justice Bill which would remove the threat of prosecution of friends and relatives of terminally ill patients.
Wednesday 1st July 2009
A year of progress for the Training Quality Standard
Chris Banks, chairman of the Learning and Skills Council, discusses the progress made during the first year of the Training Quality Standard.
Thursday 18th June 2009
General Motors leads on green agenda
Politicians have woken up to the fact that the environmental lobby is no longer the territory of long-haired tree-huggers.
Thursday 11th June 2009
Equality 'at the heart of everything we do'
Chris Banks, chairman of the Learning and Skills Council, sets out the importance of focusing on equality and diversity issues.
Sunday 7th June 2009
Will EU be voting?
Ahead of the European Elections on the June 4, Tim Stone from the Salvation Army writes about the importance of voting.
Tuesday 2nd June 2009
Exam guides to boost public understanding
Ofqual sets out how it is making more information available to help everyone from students to MPs gain a better understanding of the examinations process.
Wednesday 27th May 2009
Every vote counts
Diane Lightfoot of United Response explains how a new website is opening up democracy to people with learning disabilities.
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