A new report from Ofsted shows that schools are making encouraging progress in establishing citizenship as a secure part of the curriculum, with just over half of the secondary schools visited judged good or outstanding for students’ achievement in their knowledge and learning.

Read more on TEACHING OF CITIZENSHIP IS IMPROVING BUT MANY SCHOOLS COULD DO BETTER SAYS OFSTED…

ICT managers should take the lead in encouraging councils to embrace social media, but many block staff from using these new tools for business according to a report from the Society of IT Management.

Read more on COUNCILS URGED TO EMBRACE SOCIAL MEDIA…

By Richard McKie

Talking about health issues with young people can be difficult, particularly those issues that are sensitive. Youth workers are often the first point of contact so they need to have a good understanding and a knowledge of how best to deal with the issues. The Department of Health’s programme ‘You’re Welcome’, which is backed up with e-learning packages, aims to spread best practice.

Read more on HEALTH SERVICES SAY ‘YOU’RE WELCOME’ TO YOUNG PEOPLE…