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Opinion Formers
NASUWT: Youth unemployment report "valuable and relevant" contribution to debate
Commenting on the Report of the ACEVO Commission on Youth Unemployment, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers’ union, said:
"Cancer does not conform to a politically-dictated timeline." - Liz Carroll, Breast Cancer Care, on time-limiting ESA to one year, as part of the Welfare Reform Bill.
"'For thousands of families this amendment could mean the difference between making ends meet and living in poverty." - David Orr, National Housing Federation, on Welfare Reform Bill.
Special event coverage
Festival of Social Sciences: Celebrating the Social Sciences
Evidence-based policy should not be a radical concept. It needs to be celebrated.
Festival of Social Sciences: 2 languages: 2 brains, 2 minds, 2 cultures?
As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, the Deafness Cognition And Language Research Centre (DCAL) hosted an event exploring the powerful benefits of bilingualism in spoken and sign languages, for hearing and deaf people alike - benefits that reach hearing and deaf people alike.
Opinion Former Video
British Security Industry Association New Government Manifesto
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ABCUL Election Manifesto Video
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Latest Articles
CPA: Exports help product manufacturers, as domestic market weakens in Q4
The Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey, which has been launched today, shows that manufacturers, particularly on the light side, are benefiting from an increase in export activity to off-set the subdued level of construction activity in the domestic market.
NUT: Comment on performance management
Commenting on the changes planned for September 2012, announced by the Department for Education today, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers’ union said:
IET: Overhauling the ICT curriculum
Dr Martyn Thomas CBE from the Institution of Engineering and Technology said: “This is an excellent and overdue change and it is vital that it is backed up with professional training and support for the teachers who will deliver the new curriculum.
Report promotes national service for the poor, says NASUWT
Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers' union, comments on a report calling for academies run by the military to be set up in areas of deprivation.
Church of England Academy expansion plans could be slowed by new government proposals
New proposals could slow the spread of new ‘faith’ schools, but go nowhere near tackling the growing religious division in the education system, the British Humanist Association (BHA) has warned.
Latest Press Releases
NASUWT: Youth unemployment report "valuable and relevant" contribution to debate
Commenting on the Report of the ACEVO Commission on Youth Unemployment, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers’ union, said:
BHA: British Humanist Association appoints Pavan Dhaliwal as Head of Public Affairs
Pavan Dhaliwal has been announced as the new Head of Public Affairs at the British Humanist Association (BHA). She succeeds Naomi Phillips, who is leaving the BHA after five years to manage the External Relations of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
BASC launches instructional pigeon shooting days
The UK's largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), will run a programme of instructional 'How to' pigeon shooting days.
CIOT: HMRC heeds Institute’s calls for P45 reprieve
The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has welcomed today’s announcement by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that the P45 will be retained for all employees leaving a job. It had been proposed to give employers participating in the Real Time Information (RTI) programme the option of providing departing employees with a ‘leaver statement’ instead from April this year.
RHA: Industry pledges support for TruckPol through Fight Freight Crime campaign
The Road Haulage Association, the Freight Transport Association and leading sector publisher Road Transport Media, are joining forces to help secure the future of TruckPol through the “Fight Freight Crime, Save TruckPol” campaign.
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Special event coverage
Festival of Social Sciences: Celebrating the Social Sciences
Evidence-based policy should not be a radical concept. It needs to be celebrated.
Festival of Social Sciences: 2 languages: 2 brains, 2 minds, 2 cultures?
As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, the Deafness Cognition And Language Research Centre (DCAL) hosted an event exploring the powerful benefits of bilingualism in spoken and sign languages, for hearing and deaf people alike - benefits that reach hearing and deaf people alike.
Opinion Former Events
BHA: Creation: synthetic biology and the origin of life
Creation: synthetic biology and the origin of life - BHA 2012 Darwin Day Lecture
NHF: Leaders’ Forum and Exhibition 2012
This flagship event is a forum for chief executives and chairs of the housing sector to network with each other and learn from a range of high-profile and inspirational speakers from media, political and housing backgrounds. It takes place in Park Plaza Victoria, London.
TACT: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): how to support affected children
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an incurable lifelong condition arising from brain damage caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The effects may include physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities. However, if diagnosed, the right strategies can transform the lives of those affected. This new Guardian Social Care Network half-day seminar in association with TACT Fostering and Adoption will explain the condition and show what can be done to help.
Cogent SSC: UK Nuclear Skills Awards - 22nd March 2012
The UK Nuclear Awards is steadily becoming an anticipated annual event in the Nuclear calendar. The National Skills Academy for Nuclear and Cogent Sector Skills Council are preparing to hold their fourth collaborative Skills Awards Evening for the industry.
BSIA: Information Destruction Exhibition and Conference
This one-day event is targeted at professionals operating in the information destruction industry, and aims at keeping delegates updated on recent developments in their sector, providing an opportunity to network with fellow professionals, whilst offering access to an informative exhibition and a comprehensive conference programme.
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