Category Archives: Charities

Parliament must change Universal Debit

Posted on October 23, 2017 by ianchisnall

The way in which Parliament operates seem strange to many people and when new MPs or Peers first arrive many of them still struggle to understand its rules weeks and sometimes even months after they have arrived. It is perhaps … Continue reading →

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Huw, please sort out the UC helpline

Posted on October 16, 2017 by ianchisnall

The cost to all of us, everytime someone gets on the phone to raise a concern or request information from a public sector body is huge. This relates to all agencies, irrespective of the name on the door of the … Continue reading →

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When does the DfE get inspected?

Posted on October 10, 2017 by ianchisnall

The impact of an Ofsted inspection is huge on the education provider concerned, irrespective of what level of education the provider offers. The same is true of the inspections carried out by a body known as ISI who carry out … Continue reading →

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The need for a major change of emphasis

Posted on October 8, 2017 by ianchisnall

The Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) is a charity which was set up by Graham Allen MP in July 2013, after he had worked for several years on the need to invest time and resources in the lives of young children … Continue reading →

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Who gets to decide on public rates of pay?

Posted on September 30, 2017 by ianchisnall

A couple of weeks ago Jo Johnson who is a Government Minister added his voice to that of several Parliamentary colleagues over the rates of pay received by senior University Staff. This week another case has emerged of high levels … Continue reading →

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What we need to do to improve society

Posted on September 22, 2017 by ianchisnall

Yesterday I wrote a blog about how protecting children and their parents from Domestic Abuse and Domestic Violence will require a major shift in the way in which statutory agencies such as the Police and Local Government departments engage with … Continue reading →

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Critical path in stopping Domestic Abuse

Posted on September 21, 2017 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday a report into Domestic Abuse and Domestic Violence was jointly published by a number of national inspection agencies entitled “The multi-agency response to children living with domestic abuse”. The report raises a number of vital issues yet appears to have … Continue reading →

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A worthwhile point of view

Posted on September 15, 2017 by ianchisnall

According to this interview in third sector magazine, Rob Wilson who was Minister for Civil Society from September 2014 to June 2017 has some valuable perspectives, even if there are many elements I disagree with. He states clearly at the … Continue reading →

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Time to get your house in order David

Posted on September 12, 2017 by ianchisnall

Just before MPs went on their long recess on 20th July this article appeared in the Guardian explaining about an investigation by 5 childrens charities on the way in which the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority appears to be denying compensation … Continue reading →

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A confused and inconsistent speech

Posted on September 11, 2017 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday it was widely reported that Jo Johnson, the MP for Orpington and Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation spoke at a conference of University leaders. His comments were far ranging even though the media focused … Continue reading →

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