The DCSF have release a new document on strategies to reduce Youth Unemployment. It is intended to be a practical guide which builds on the NEET Strategy published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) in November 2007. The guidance: ● summarises the strategy for reducing NEET; ● sets out the contribution that each partner [...]

NAYCEO welcomes the Prime Minister’s vision for world-class public services Gordon Brown bold vision for transforming England’s public services. However we feel there needs to be adequate investment in youth provision.There have been major investments in some services such s the Connexions Service but inadequate emphasis on developing Youth Service Provision. There are shortages of [...]

The government is set to reveal plans for a nationwide “deradicalisation” programme to tackle violent extremism amongst the muslim community in Britain. New guidance to support local authorities, schools, community groups and the police to tackle violent extremism and prevent radicalisation in communities was launched. The Government’s counter-terrorism strategy includes advice about how to work with [...]

The Cabinet Office has published new guidance to help organisations that use volunteers to be clear about when they need to carry out Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks on volunteers. The guidance aims to reduce unnecessary paperwork and responds to concerns raised by the voluntary sector that potential volunteers can be put off if they are [...]