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Work call over young volunteers
Ministers should recognise voluntary work as a proper job-seeking activity, a cross-party report has said. The Morgan Inquiry said inflexible unemployment benefit rules deterred jobless young people from volunteering. The panel of MPs and experts also called for a day a year off work to encourage volunteering, and an award scheme to recognise skills gained. May08
Ministers give cash to third sector projects
The government has named the 99 third sector organisations that will benefit from its children and youth grants scheme in 2008/09. More here. Feb08
Self evaluation to be key in EY inspections
Self evaluation will form a key part of the new Ofsted inspections of childcare settings once the new Early Years Foundation Stage becomes statutory this September. More here. Feb08
Lack of Funding means Closures
One in 10 small children's charities are facing closure because of funding problems, according to an NCVCCO survey. More here. Feb08
Priority Childcare for Underachievers
Children deemed likely to underachieve at primary school will be put at the front of the queue for childcare and nursery places as part of a shake-up of services in Manchester. More here. Feb08
NCB Northern Ireland co-hosts 5 nation Play Policy Summit
On Wednesday 12 September, NCB Northern Ireland co-hosted the 5 nations Play Policy Summit with PlayBoard. The purpose of the Summit was to stimulate debate and dialogue on the development and implementation of creative Play Policies that will benefit children and young people in each of the five parts of the British Isles. For more information email rsinclair@ncb.org.uk.Sept07
Good Childhood Enquiry:
Read the evidence submitted by Play England. Nov07
CPC AGM
The CPC AGM was attended and reported upon by Pam Perry, member of the Re:Play Steering Group. Nov06
Wendy Brookfield: Play England
Wendy Brookfield is the Regional Development Manager for the South East. She can be reached on 07802 465971 or by email.
