by Chris Rogers | 3 Mar 2014 | Education & Children's Services
Sir Stephen Bubb, Chief Executive of the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations, has claimed that the Prime Minister’s drive to open up public services is threatening to replace “public sector monopolies with private sector oligopolies”. Sir...
by Chris Rogers | 28 Feb 2014 | Children and Families, Education & Children's Services
A report by the National Children’s Bureau has found that mixed race children and young people face increased risk to their mental health. Its research highlights that children from mixed race backgrounds struggle to develop an identity, suffer from poor self-esteem...
by Chris Rogers | 28 Feb 2014 | Children and Families
A report from Kellogg’s has found that breakfast clubs could save UK working parents £26.4 million a week. The survey claimed that one in four parents would have to quit work or pay for childcare. More than 10% of parents surveyed also reported being able to attend...
by Chris Rogers | 28 Feb 2014 | Uncategorized
The NHS in Wales has faced criticism after it emerged that they had spent over £2.1 million since 2010 making up to 25 people redundant. Four health boards had made payments, and one paid almost £800,000 to three people. The Welsh Conservatives have been critical of...
by Chris Rogers | 26 Feb 2014 | Education & Children's Services
Record numbers of children will be taught in “all-through” academies, The Telegraph reports.Figures show that the number of combined primary and secondary schools will increase by a quarter over the next two years in response to parental demand. The trend...
