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Category Archives: Youth Issues
Critical path in stopping Domestic Abuse
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
We need a renewable energy focal point
It is clear from my recent visits to the sea front and views from various parts of the Downs that the Rampion windfarm is fast developing, with apparently over half the turbines already in place. Last weekend I visited Lancing … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Economics, Environment, Youth Issues
Tagged Solar Farms, Wind Farms
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Is this the end of the Tory Party?
According to this piece in i news by Will Tanner who was an adviser to Theresa May from 2014-2017, and Deputy Head of the Policy Unit during her first year in Number 10 the membership of the Tory Party is shifting … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Conservative Party, Momentum, Will Tanner
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A confused and inconsistent speech
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
Posted in Charities, Education, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Jo Johnson, Social mobility, Universities, Vice Chancellor
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A mixed bag of ideas
The news from todays Telegraph (half of which is hidden behind the pay wall) that the Conservatives are planning to introduce two new schemes to improve their credibility with students seems to be a bit of a mixed bag. No … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Oxbridge, Student Loans, Universities
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First day back after a very long recess
Whilst most of us have long since left behind our formal education, the understanding that today is the beginning of the School year for many people who live around us is hard to ignore, with increased traffic on the roads, … Continue reading
The wrong time to drop the report
The decision by the new head of Ofsted to absorb this years Social Care annual report into Ofsteds own annual report comes at a bad time in the light of the recent prosecutions in the Newcastle Upon Tyne, sex grooming … Continue reading
Posted in Youth Issues
Tagged Newcastle Grooming case, Ofsted, Rochdale Grooming case
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A vital link from Business to Education
Today the TES online magazine has published an article entitled ‘Colleges should be key in widening access to University’. I agree with the article by Julia Belgutay but don’t believe it goes far enough. There is of course a vital role … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Education, Youth Issues
Tagged Apprenticeship, Julia Belgutay, SME, TES, University
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A local Hero
Back in 2006 a man from Texas called Gordon Hartman and his wife Maggie along with their 12 year old daughter Morgan were on holiday together and the challenges faced by Morgan who is disabled as they all attempted to … Continue reading
Posted in Community Safety, Youth Issues
Tagged Claire Bates, Gordon Hartman, Morgan Hartman, Morgans Wonderland
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