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Category Archives: Youth Issues
Tragic events in Jerusalem and Gaza
My own understanding of what is happening right now in Gaza, outside of the media is almost zero. It is clear that whatever led to the deaths and injuries of many people yesterday as they protested about the opening of … Continue reading
Our Parliamentary procedures lack credibility
On Friday the MP for Hove, Peter Kyle failed in his attempt to introduce to the House of Commons the second reading of his private members Bill to enable 16 and 17 year olds to be able to vote. The … Continue reading
The importance of engaging with communities
This past weekend marked one of the most exciting annual events in our city and beyond when thousands of young people from our communities were given an opportunity to open up the Brighton Festival. The Children’s Parade was coordinated and … Continue reading
How will Councils respond to the demand
A month ago a new Government policy came into force which will have a huge impact on how Council housing services operate. It is unclear where the funding will come from to meet the demand, but the principle behind it … Continue reading
Posted in Charities, Housing, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Homelessness, Youth Services
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An out of touch Government troublemaker
When someone appointed by the Government then goes on to make some ridiculous and out of touch comments – in this case about education, it is hard to know what will have an impact and persuade him or her to … Continue reading
Posted in Charities, Education, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Academies, Education, ExCel, Sir Andrew Carter
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Let’s mark 25 years by implementing the inquiry findings!
Yesterday many organisations celebrated St Georges Day, a day which for some small extremist groups has become a token for racism and extreme nationalism, but many more such as uniformed youth groups mark the day to celebrate the good things … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Community Safety, Justice Issues, Parliament and Democracy, Police & Crime Commissioner, Policing, Youth Issues
Tagged Doreen Lawrence, Independent Advisory Group, Macpherson Report, Police and Crime Panel, Police Authorities, St Georges Day, Stephen Lawrence
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Limitations of effective work placements
Just over a month ago the Department for Education published their latest ideas that lie behind the proposals for ‘T Level’ qualifications. They made it clear that a great deal is still up for debate as they begin to analyse … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Education, Parliament and Democracy, STEM, Youth Issues
Tagged Department for Education, T-Levels, Work Placements
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The politics behind London knife crime
Over the last week there has been a deluge of disturbing reports of gun and knife crime in London. This has come at a time when many parts of the country are preparing to elect Councillors and so a number … Continue reading
Apprenticeships need positivity & action
A couple of weeks ago in the House of Lords, a short debate took place on the theme of Apprenticeships under the guise of a couple of questions from David Blunkett (now Baron Blunkett of Brightside and Hillsborough). There were … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Parliament and Democracy, STEM, Youth Issues
Tagged Apprenticeship Levy, Apprenticeships, David Blunkett, Liz Redfern, SME, Susan Garden
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The internal barriers to transparency
The current criticisms of anti-Semitism levied at parts of the Labour Party cannot be ignored by the rest of society. Our society is made up of numerous organisations and groupings whose internal culture can at times justify or cover up … Continue reading
Posted in Charities, Church Teaching, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Ant-Semitism, Chichester Diocese, IICSA, Islamaphobia, Labour Party
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