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Providing access to the 'best quality education'
ePolitix.com speaks to Brett Wigdortz, founder and chief executive of Teach First, about improving educational access and addressing disadvantage.
Monday 7th September 2009
Getting the 'view of the veterinary profession' into government
ePolitix.com speaks to Nicky Paull, outgoing president of the British Veterinary Association, about the latest political and legislative developments affecting the veterinary profession.
Monday 7th September 2009
Ofqual praises GCSE results
ePolitix.com speaks to Ofqual's exam doctor George Turnbull about Thursday's GCSE results.
Thursday 27th August 2009
UK qualifications 'well respected around the world'
Ian Toone, senior professional officer for education at the trade union Voice, discusses this year's A-level results.
Thursday 20th August 2009
Students can be 'justifiably proud' of exam results
ePolitix.com speaks to Dr Mike Cresswell, director general of the AQA, about the 2009 exam results season.
Monday 17th August 2009
A 'shop window' for UK vocational education
Simon Bartley, chief executive of UK Skills, outlines the work of the organisation and discusses the World Skills London 2011 event.
Wednesday 5th August 2009
Pushing a 'design revolution' in sustainable living
Kevin Brennan, head of sustainability for VELUX, discusses the 'Model Home 2020' project and sustainable living.
Monday 3rd August 2009
Celebrating 60 years of National Parks
Kate Ashbrook, former chairwoman of the Ramblers and president of the Dartmoor Preservation Association, discusses how the Ramblers marked the 60th anniversary of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act.
Monday 3rd August 2009
Alison Cox: Cardiac Risk in the Young
ePolitix.com speaks to Alison Cox MBE, founder and chief executive of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), about the organisation and their screening programme.
Friday 31st July 2009
Legal aid: 60 years on
The Legal Services Commission outlines how it is marking the 60th anniversary of legal aid.
Thursday 30th July 2009
Developing world-class customer service
Mary Chapman, chairman of the Institute of Customer Service, discusses her plans for the future of the organisation.
Friday 10th July 2009
Building for the future
Geoff Arnold, chairman of the UK Timber Frame Association and managing director of Pinewood Structures, discusses the association's work.
Tuesday 7th July 2009
Chance UK wins Centre for Social Justice award
Gracia McGrath, chief executive of Chance UK, reacts to the charity's Centre for Social Justice award for its work in fighting poverty.
Friday 3rd July 2009
Speaking with one voice on education
John Dixon, head of organising and membership at the National Union of Teachers, discusses the new joint partnership agreement between the NUT and University and Colleges Union.
Thursday 2nd July 2009
Peter Hollins: Time to ban cigarette machines
Peter Hollins, chief executive of the British Heart Foundation, sets out the case for banning cigarette vending machines.
Thursday 25th June 2009
Public at risk in regulation of 'traditional medicine'
ePolitix.com speaks to Michael McIntyre of the European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association about the need for the statutory regulation of herbal practitioners.
Wednesday 24th June 2009
Celebrating vocational achievement
ePolitix.com speaks to Dr Alison Birkinshaw, chairwoman of the FE Reputation Strategy Group, about the importance of vocational qualification and the 'VQ Day' celebrations.
Monday 22nd June 2009
Claim the coast
ePolitix.com speaks to Justin Cooke, senior policy officer at the Ramblers, about why they are supporting the Marine and Coastal Access Bill.
Friday 19th June 2009
Tackling confusion about diabetes
Jenny Hirst, co-chairwoman of the Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust, talks to ePolitix.com about the new 'Understand your diabetes' campaign.
Thursday 11th June 2009
Ambition and delivery in construction
Simon Storer, communications and external affairs director of the Construction Products Association, talks to ePolitix.com about how the government is performing against its construction targets.
Tuesday 9th June 2009
Recession 'may slow down green energy plans'
ePolitix.com speaks to Dr Simon Harrison of Mott MacDonald about the organisation and the future of the energy sector in light of the economic downturn.
Tuesday 2nd June 2009
Bill 'could undermine sustainable development'
ePolitix.com speaks to Lee Bruce of the Woodland Trust about their main concerns with regards to the Bill and the importance of stakeholder engagement.
Monday 1st June 2009
The huge benefits of walking
ePolitix.com speaks to Tom Franklin, chief executive of the Ramblers, about 'Get Walking Day' and the benefits of walking.
Thursday 28th May 2009
Mentoring is 'high up' on the political agenda
ePolitix.com speaks to Steve Matthews, chief executive of the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation, about the future of the organisation and the challenges they face in the coming months.
Friday 22nd May 2009
'Focus on customer service' in downturn
ePolitix.com speaks to Jo Causon of the Institute of Customer Service about the importance of good customer service for companies affected by the recession.
Wednesday 20th May 2009
CPRE vision for countryside has 'spice'
ePolitix.com speaks to Shaun Spiers at the Campaign to Protect Rural England about their 2026 Vision for the countryside
Wednesday 13th May 2009
Public confidence in exams is high, says Ofqual
ePolitix.com speaks to Kathleen Tattersall chief executive of Ofqual about their remit, regulation of new qualifications and public confidence in the examination system
Sunday 10th May 2009
Potential hazards of wi-fi technology in schools
ePolitix.com speaks to Philip Parkin, general secretary of Voice: the union for education professionals, about the potential effects of wi-fi technology in schools on the health of children.
Friday 8th May 2009
Glynn McDonald - Virgin Trains
ePolitix.com speaks to Glynn McDonald of Virgin Trains about the effect of the economic downturn and the measures they have taken to aid businesses through the recession.
Friday 1st May 2009
Government regulation for 'talking therapies'
ePolitix.com speaks to Marc Seale, chief executive of the Health Professions Council, about the regulation of psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors
Monday 27th April 2009
Launch of the National Apprenticeship Service
ePolitix.com speaks to Simon Waugh, chief executive of the National Apprenticeship Service, about the organisation's upcoming launch.
Monday 27th April 2009
MEPs must save our primates, says ADI
Replacement of animals with advanced techniques is good for science, good for people and good for industry, says Jan Creamer of Animal Defender's International.
Friday 24th April 2009
Government must make carbon emission plans 'clearer'
ePolitix.com speaks to Keith Riddle at VELUX about carbon neutral homes, sustainability and the challenges facing the construction industry
Wednesday 22nd April 2009
Mark Bird - Superintendent, Hackney Police
ePolitix.com speaks to Superintendent Mark Bird of Hackney Police about gang culture in the UK and the Chance UK mentoring scheme with local young people.
Wednesday 8th April 2009
Saving will make recession 'worse'
ePolitix.com speaks to Andrew Smith, chief economist at KPMG, about the upcoming Budget statement.
Tuesday 7th April 2009
Alan Woods - Skills for Justice
ePolitix.com speaks to Alan Woods, chief executive of Skills for Justice, about the importance of workforce modernisation in the justice sector and the upcoming Skills Summit in April
Thursday 2nd April 2009
Richard Saunders - Investment Management Association
ePolitix.com speaks to Richard Saunders of the Investment Management Association about the banking crisis and the reform of financial regulation.
Wednesday 18th March 2009
Paul Holme - Learning and Skills Council
ePolitix.com speaks to Paul Holme, Learning and Skills Council economic response director, about apprenticeships and supporting businesses through the recession.
Thursday 12th March 2009
Pam Alexander - South East England Development Agency (SEEDA)
ePolitix.com speaks to Pam Alexander, chief executive of the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), about women's enterprise.
Monday 9th March 2009
Dominic McGonigal - PPL
ePolitix.com speaks to Dominic McGonigal, director of government relations at PPL, about the campaign to extend copyright terms for British musicians.
Thursday 5th March 2009
Carolyn Regan - Legal Services Commission
ePolitix.com speaks to Carolyn Regan chief executive of the Legal Services Commission about the 60th anniversary of the Legal Services Act
Monday 2nd March 2009
Dr Andrew Dlugolecki - Chartered Insurance Institute
ePolitix.com speaks to Dr Andrew Dlugolecki about the Chartered Insurance Institute report 'Coping with climate change'.
Wednesday 25th February 2009
Nick O'Reilly - R3
ePolitix.com speaks to Nick O'Reilly of R3, the insolvency trade body, about pre-pack insolvency packages.
Tuesday 24th February 2009
Mike Cresswell - Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
ePolitix.com speaks to Mike Cresswell, director general of the AQA, about the proposals to empower new qualifications regulator Ofqual.
Thursday 19th February 2009
Peter Seggie - Confederation of Paper Industries
ePolitix.com speaks to Peter Seggie of the Confederation of Paper Industries about the issues involved in recovered paper recycling.
Wednesday 18th February 2009
Kathryn Stone - Voice UK
Following the sentencing of three men for the caustic soda attack on a teenager with learning disabilities, ePolitix.com speaks to Voice UK chief executive Kathryn Stone about disabled people and crime.
Thursday 29th January 2009
Michael McIntyre - EHTPA
ePolitix.com speaks to Michael McIntyre of the European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (EHTPA) about the organisation and herbal medicine practitioners.
Monday 26th January 2009
Nick O'Reilly - R3, the insolvency trade body
ePolitix.com speaks to Nick O'Reilly from R3, the insolvency trade body, about their organisation, the role of insolvency practitioners and the economic crisis
Monday 12th January 2009
Chris Banks - Learning and Skills Council
ePolitix.com speaks to Chris Banks, chair of the Learning and Skills Council, about the organisation, its focus, future plans and the National Apprenticeship Service
Monday 5th January 2009
Denise Kitchener - APIL
ePolitix.com speaks to Denise Kitchener chief executive of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers about their campaign to protect victims from rough justice at the hands of the insurance industry
Monday 22nd December 2008
Barrie Oldham - Disabilities Trust
ePolitix.com speaks to Barrie Oldham at the Disabilities Trust about the organisation and the future of social care funding.
Monday 15th December 2008
Ruth Spellman OBE - CMI
Ruth Spellman, chief executive of the Chartered Management Institute, speaks to ePolitix.com about the CMI's five year strategy and their upcoming report on the benefits of professional qualifications.
Wednesday 10th December 2008
Roger Millward - Swimming Teacher's Association
Roger Millward of the Swimming Teachers' Association speaks to ePolitix.com about the implementation of the government's £140m investment to make swimming free for all by 2012.
Monday 8th December 2008
Diane Lightfoot - United Response
ePolitix.com speaks to Diane Lightfoot, United Response's director of communications and fundraising, about the new resource called “Making Money Easier”
Friday 5th December 2008
Simon Storer - Construction Products Association
ePolitix.com speaks to Simon Storer, Communications and External Affairs Director at the Construction Products Association about the economic downturn and its effect on the construction products industry
Monday 1st December 2008
Stephen Haddrill - Association of British Insurers
ePolitix.com speaks to Stephen Haddrill, director general of the Association of British Insurers, about the organisation, its focus, future plans and the Pensions Bill
Wednesday 26th November 2008
Neil Sherlock - KPMG
ePolitix.com speaks to Neil Sherlock at KPMG about its organisation and the economic crisis
Monday 24th November 2008
Sir Bill Callaghan - Legal Services Commission
ePolitix.com speaks to the chairman of the Legal Services Commission (LSC), Sir Bill Callaghan, about legal aid reform
Monday 17th November 2008
Stephen Battersby - CIEH
ePolitix.com speaks to Stephen Battersby, president of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, about its upcoming conference on climate change and health which takes place on November 20 in London.
Wednesday 12th November 2008
Andrew Barnetson - CPI
ePolitix.com speaks to Andrew Barnetson of the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) about the importance of corrugated packaging and the corrugated industry parliamentary reception on November 18.
Monday 10th November 2008
John Usher - UNITE
ePolitix.com speaks to John Usher at UNITE about its support of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyer's campaign to protect victims from rough justice at the hands of the insurance industry.
Monday 3rd November 2008
Lee Bruce - Woodland Trust
Last week the Woodland Trust launched, 'A vision for woodland in Northern Ireland'; ePolitix.com speaks to Lee Bruce, government affairs officer at the Trust, about why the manifesto is needed in Northern Ireland.
Monday 27th October 2008
Louise Hanson - Which?
ePolitix.com speaks to Louise Hanson, head of campaigns at Which?, about the launch of the Which? manifesto 'Consumers Vote - Priorities for the next Government' and consumer rights
Monday 27th October 2008
Nelson Ogunshakin - ACE
ePolitix.com speaks to Nelson Ogunshakin, chief executive of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering, about the organisation, its focus and future plans.
Wednesday 22nd October 2008
Julia Evans - National Federation of Builders
ePolitix.com speaks to Julia Evans, chief executive of the NFB, about the publication of the Utilities Survey 2008.
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