STUDY HIGHLIGHTS SAVINGS FROM INVESTMENT IN INDEPENDENT LIVING

New research has claimed that greater investment in home adaptations to allow more disabled people to live independently would lead to savings in health and social care budgets. The research was commissioned by the Office for Disability Issues and shows investment in independent living would not only benefit individuals but also wider society.

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CALL FOR CHANGE IN PUBLIC SECTOR PAY SYSTEM TO AID DEPRIVED AREAS

The Social Market Foundation has claimed the present system of public sector pay is failing to target resources at those areas that are most in need. It is calling on the Government to introduce a zonal system as a way to end staff shortages in some areas.

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By Martyn Goodhand More than half the UK’s headteachers are now aged over 50, and will be reaching retirement at the same time. With many deputies expressing no desire to move up the ladder action is required to encourage others to take on the role. The author explains the need for succession planning and how on line continuing professional development can play an important role by allowing aspiring heads to evaluate and manage their career more proactively with a clear indication of what is required to progress to the next level.