Archives for May 30th, 2007

COUNCILS GET FUNDS FOR INNOVATIVE WORK TO INVOLVE PARENTS IN EARLY EDUCATION

Headlines, PublicNet: 30 May, 2007

COUNCILS GET FUNDS FOR INNOVATIVE WORK TO INVOLVE PARENTS IN EARLY EDUCATION

 

Forty one local authorities are to receive special funding which is being targeted at councils in disadvantaged areas, to help parents get more involved in their children’s first years in education. In all nine million pounds is being made available so the authorities can develop new ideas on how to connect with parents and to build on the success of existing initiatives such as children’s centres.

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CARERS CALL FOR BETTER DEAL TO RECOGNISE THEIR CONTRIBUTION

Headlines, PublicNet: 30 May, 2007

A report today says some people caring for sick and disabled relatives and friends are having to give up their jobs, sell their homes, cut essential spending and even sacrifice their pensions. “Real change, not short change”, produced by Carers UK is calling for a full review of incomes and services for carers and their families.

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SHARED SERVICES

Abstracts, PublicNet: 30 May, 2007

This programme is now available to view on egovtv.tv, the online television channel for public service modernisation. It reviews progress and approaches to successful shared services projects across a range of citizen-facing and back-office services. The programme includes an expert panel, interviews and case studies examining how authorities and other public bodies are tackling the political, organisational and technical challenges to come together to share services.In this case study Suffolk County Council and Mid Suffolk District Council provide insight into their approach to share many services and how they have tackled the thorny issues of local politics, shared objectives, trust and governance to realise significant savings and improved service to citizens through a genuine partnership.

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